In the 1960s, literacy tests were used in an attempt to limit African American participation in the voting process.

Question

In the 1960s, literacy tests were used in an attempt to limit African American participation in the voting process.

Which of the following statements describes how Congress responded to this situation?
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Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Congress issued fines to any state who used literacy tests
Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Congress created the Federal Elections Commission to regulate voting centers

Answer 1

In the 1960s, literacy tests were used in an attempt to limit African American participation in the voting process.

Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.