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In History / College | 2025-07-04

Which piece of legislation signed by Lyndon Johnson brought an end to barriers preventing minorities from participating in elections?
A. Medicare
B. War on Poverty
C. Immigration Act
D. Voting Rights Act
E. Civil Rights Act

Asked by sangeethajoe2007

Answer (2)

The Voting Rights Act, signed by Lyndon B. Johnson, is the legislation that eliminated barriers preventing minorities from voting. It prohibited racial discrimination in voting and established federal oversight in areas with discriminatory practices. This Act significantly increased minority voter registration and participation. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

The Voting Rights Act, signed by Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, ended barriers preventing minorities from voting by prohibiting racial discrimination in voting practices. It established federal oversight in areas known for discriminatory practices and helped increase minority voter registration. The correct answer to the question is D. Voting Rights Act.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-07

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