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What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Eliminated discriminatory voting practices and increased voter registration among African Americans.

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What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Eliminated discriminatory voting practices and increased voter registration among African Americans.

What was the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

What was the significance of Brown v. Board of Education?

Declared state-sponsored segregation in public schools unconstitutional, overturning 'separate but equal'.

What was the impact of Plessy v. Ferguson?

Established the 'separate but equal' doctrine, legalizing segregation.

What is the main idea of the Equal Protection Clause?

No state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.