History The Civil Rights Movement Questions
Some key achievements and advancements in voting rights during the Civil Rights Movement include the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prohibited racial discrimination in voting practices, and the ratification of the 24th Amendment in 1964, which abolished the poll tax that had been used to disenfranchise African Americans. Additionally, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 also played a significant role in protecting voting rights by prohibiting racial discrimination in public accommodations and employment, which indirectly helped to ensure equal access to the voting process.