aug 6, 1965 - Voting Rights Act of 1965

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The Voting Rights act outlawed discrimination regarding voting, it ensured that minorities had the opportunity to vote in all states, especially southern states. This law was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson during the civil rights movement. The cause of this is the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which outlawed discrimination in the workplace. One effect of this would be the increase of minority voters after the act was signed, meaning minorities had a chance participated in democracy.

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