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Political Power, Political Inequality — Quiz

Question 6 • Ethnic Studies Edge IC

What was the purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Answer
A
to grant women in the United States the right to vote
B
to allow states to regulate voting within their borders
C
to grant the right to vote to residents of Washington, DC
D
to end unfair voting practices that created discrimination

Explanation

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to stop discriminatory practices that prevented many Black Americans from voting, such as literacy tests and other barriers. Therefore, its purpose was to end unfair voting practices that created discrimination. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote, not this act.

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