History, 24.07.2019 17:30 nmulder

Name three specific historical events that can be considered contributory causes of the passage of the voting rights act. briefly explain why you believe each of these events contributed to the passage of the act.

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Answer from: kakesheco4210

The biggest and the most important accomplishment of voting rights act of 1965 was that it banned voter discrimination.

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The voting rights act of 1965 was known as a landmark for federal legislation of United States. This act prohibits racial discriminating in voting. It was signed by then president of United States, Lyndon B. Johnson during the time of civil right movement that was going in United States. This act was amended five times by congress to expand the protections it provides to its voters. This act was designed to enforce the voting rights which were there in fourteenth and fifteenth amendments of constitution of United States. Right to vote for racial minorities which were there in the country during that time and majority of them were from Southern part of the country were secured. This right is known to be the most effective act of federal civil rights ever entered to the constitution of United States. The general provisions which are there in this act provide protection to the voters nationwide. This act also stops state and local governments to impose any new law regarding voting. This act also safeguards the voting rights of minorities and also keeps an eye that if any voter discrimination is taking place in the country or not. This act also includes some special provisions which apply only in few jurisdictions.

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Grade: High School

Subject: Constitution

Chapter: Voting Rights

Keywords: Voting Rights, United States, Constitution, Voting Rights, Right to vote, Minorities, Racial discrimination, Special powers, Jurisdiction, Legislature.

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Slavery, native American morals and destitution and death and a way to live longer and be rich using a president to make the decisions.

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Answer from: Quest

19th amendment granted women the right to vote. the 19th amendment guarantees all american women the right to vote.

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