In 1965, Congress adopted the Voting Rights Act. Describe this act. In your description, explain what led Congress to pass the act, and describe at least two of the act's effects.

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4 September, 17:47

In 1965, Congress adopted the Voting Rights Act. Describe this act. In your description, explain what led Congress to pass the act, and describe at least two of the act's effects.

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The voting rights Act of 1965 refer to the Act that was signed by President Lyndon Johnson to give the African american their rights to vote

This act was really long overdue, considering that the African American was really discriminated. With this act, all the legal barriers that prevented African American for exercising their right to vote were eliminated