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Civil Rights and Voting Rights

Question 15 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

Which legislation was influenced by the Selma marches?

Answer
A
15th Amendment
B
Voting Rights Act
C
24th Amendment
D
Civil Rights Act

Explanation

The Selma marches in 1965 drew national attention to racial discrimination and violence that prevented Black Americans from voting. They helped build support for the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prohibited discriminatory voting practices. The 15th Amendment had already been adopted in 1870.

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