aug 17, 1965 - Voting Rights Act
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This act gave the right to vote for African Americans and banned literacy tests which were like a barrier for the Blacks.
This was significant because this gave Blacks the right to vote, which was a major change in civil rights. This was a big step in the fight for freedom and equality/
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Social Struggles/Growth of America
Sophi Juyeong Kim B1
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