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Who benefited on the voting rights act of 1965?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a major step forward in Civil Right for African-American. Although the won the right to vote with the 14th Amendment, the VRA helped end racial discrimination in voting.
What was the goal of the voting right act of 1965?
To end unfair voting requirements for African Americans (apex)
Which amendment excluded African American women?
The amendment that primarily excluded African American women from voting was the 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870. While it granted African American men the right to vote, it did not address the voting rights of women, regardless of race. Subsequent legislation and societal norms further disenfranchised both African American men and women, particularly through practices like literacy tests and poll taxes. It wasn't until the 19th Amendment in 1920 that women gained the right to vote, but many African Americans continued to face significant barriers.
Who did the Fifteenth Amendment affect?
It gave all men the right to vote, allowing for African Americans to take part in the voting process.
Why did southern state governments create poll taxes literacy test and grandfather clauses?
To Women African-American’s right to vote
What did the voting rights act of 1968 banned discrimination in which activity?
voting. this act gave African Americans the right to vote
What did the reconstruction act guarantee African American males?
The reconstruction act guaranteed African American males the right to vote. The southern state resorted to intimidation tactics to prevent most black males from registering or successfully voting.
Which group received the right to vote in 1870 when the 15 amendment was ratified?
African American Males
What were what ways did the African Americans gain power in the south?
While the Fifteenth Amendment ensured that African-Americans could not be denied the right to vote simply because they were African-American, the southern states came up with various ways to disenfranchise blacks.
voting and the fifteenth amendment?
The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in 1865, but more work was needed to ensure that African American citizens had equal rights. The passage of the Fifteenth Amendment gave African American men the right to vote, although the law was not upheld in all states.
Of the 13 states which was the first to grant the right to vote to some women and African Americans?
None. By 1965 voting rights laws the 50 states gave African Americans voting rights.
What did the voting rights act do?
it let the African Americans the right to vote
