The number of African Americans registered to vote increased greatly.
an event that lead up to the civil right
an event that lead up to the civil right
President Johnson delivered a speech to Congress in 1965 to demand passage of the Voting Rights Act.
1965
the voting right
They assumed public office.
The number of African Americans registered to vote increased greatly.
To end unfair voting requirements for African Americans (apex)
15th amendment
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.
The Voting Right Act 1965.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed to protect the right to vote. Federal observers would be placed at the polls to make sure all citizens had the right to enter the voting place and vote.