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Struggles for Suffrage and Civil Rights in the US

Learn about the significant milestones such as the 15th Amendment, Civil Rights Acts of 1957 & 1960, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that shaped voting rights in the United States. Explore the challenges faced and the legislation that paved the way for equal access to voting.

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Struggles for Suffrage and Civil Rights in the US

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  1. Suffrage & Civil Rights Section 3 Pgs. 138-140

  2. 15th Amendment • Ratified in __________. • Declares right to vote can’t be denied to any citizen of US because of _______________ ________________________

  3. For ______ years Federal Govt did not pay attention. • ______________helped Congress to act.

  4. Civil Rights Acts of 1957 & 1960 • 1957- inquire into claims of __________________& report findings to President. Gave attorney general power to seek _______________.

  5. 1960-appointment of federal referees, given power to help people to register.

  6. Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Forbids use of any __________ ___________ in an unfair manner. • 1965 Selma, Alabama MLK registration drive- __________ _________________________ _________________________

  7. Voting Rights Act of 1965 • Made _____ amendment an effective part of Constitution. • It would be this act that would truly allow EVERYONE right to vote with _______________ ________________________

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