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QuizMultiple Choice

Civil Rights and Voting Rights

Question 10 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

How was African American voter registration affected by the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Answer
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It increased slightly.
I
It decreased slightly.
I
It increased significantly.
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It decreased significantly.

Explanation

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibited discriminatory voting practices and allowed federal oversight in areas with a history of voter suppression. These protections made it much easier for African Americans to register to vote, especially in the South, so registration increased significantly. The correct choice is “It increased significantly.”

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