Voting Rights

Front

How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact political participation?

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All African-Americans could now vote.

Front

Which amendment outlawed the poll tax?

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24th amendment

Front

Which amendment granted citizenship to former slaves and gave voting rights to males at least 21 years of age?

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14th amendment

Front

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

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19th amendment

Front

Which amendment made it illegal to deny the right to vote to someone because of their race?

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15th amendment

Front

Which amendment made slavery unconstitutional in the United States?

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13th amendment

Front

What is one way some states kept blacks from voting despite the 15th amendment?

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Literacy tests

Front

What was a poll tax?

Back

Money you had to pay in order to vote

Front

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

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26th amendment

Front

What was the purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

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To make sure the rights promised by the 14th and 15th amendments were not limited by the states.