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Before the voting rights act states limited people's right to vote because of race or location. In 1867 African Americans were given citizenship rights with the 13, 14, 15 amendments, but barriers were put into place to keep African American citizens from voting. Poll taxes, reading tests, constitution tests were used until 1964 and the civil rights laws were passed. Today, some states are passing laws again to restrict voting. A good example of this is having to show a form of ID given by the state. Some older voters don't have the means, funds, or documents to meet the added voting requirements. Anytime voting is restricted our democracy is in danger.
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Which strengthened the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by placing registration and voting processes under federal supervision and by outlawing literacy tests?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965The Voting Rights Act of 1965
Was Poll taxes outlawed with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.?
Yes, that is part of the voting rights act.
What was the voting rights act of 1972?
First of all, the Voting Rights Act was in 1965 NOT 1969. The Voting Rights Act was the law that was passed to ban racial dicrimnation in voting practices by the federal government as well as the state and local goverment.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was an effort to ensure voting rights for?
African Americans
Questions on civil rights act of 1964 voting rights?
The voting rights were actually on the year 1965.
Identify the major civil rights laws enacted since 1950?
The 15th amendment, The Civil Rights Act of 1965, The Voting Rights Act of 1965, The Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1970, 1975, and most recently 1982.
What happened the year before the Voting Rights Act?
Civil rights act
This helped increase the number of blacks who could vote?
Voting Rights Act of 1965 (NovaNET)
Why were the Voting Rights Act necessary?
"Growth of Democracy" Way were the Voting Rights Acts necessary?
What act finally brought a literacy requirement to an end A Civil Rights Act of 1964 B Voting Rights Act of 1965 C Brown vs Board of Education D Civil Rights Act of 1864?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Why do black Americans have tempory voting rights?
I African Americans do not have temporary voting rights, but have voting rights since 1964 with the Civil Rights Act and the voting rights act. Some states have begun to limit voting rights by adding new laws that require identification checks. Some older people do not have or need the types of identification required and are not allowed to vote.
What did the 1965 Voting Rights Act do?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 expanded voting rights to blacks by prohibiting use of literacy tests and other forms of discriminatory qualificationshttp://answers.encyclopedia.com/question/did-voting-rights-act-1965-do-499915.htmlWhat_did_the_Voting_Rights_Act_of_1965_do
