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Why did president Nixon oppose the extension of the voting rights act?
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In further attempt to chip away at civil rights advances, Nixon opposed the extension of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The act had added nearly one million African Americans to the voting rolls. Despite the president's opposition, Congress voted to extend the act.
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Questions on civil rights act of 1964 voting rights?
The voting rights were actually on the year 1965.
Why do black Americans have tempory voting rights?
I African Americans do not have temporary voting rights, but have voting rights since 1964 with the Civil Rights Act and the voting rights act. Some states have begun to limit voting rights by adding new laws that require identification checks. Some older people do not have or need the types of identification required and are not allowed to vote.
Was Poll taxes outlawed with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.?
Yes, that is part of the voting rights act.
Who expanded voting rights in the Connecticut colony?
Thomas Hooker expanded voting rights in Connecticut to people other than church members.
The voting rights act of 1965 was the precursor to which amendment?
26
Why did President Nixon oppose the extension of the voting right acts?
In further attempt to chip away at civil rights advances, Nixon opposed the extension of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The act had added nearly one million African Americans to the voting rolls. Despite the president's opposition, Congress voted to extend the act.
What was the most positive change in the Jackson era?
The extension of voting rights to all white males.
Who was president when the voting rights act was passed?
president Lyndon Johnson
Jacksonian democracy involved the extension of voting rights to blacks Indians and women?
Jacksonian democracy actually excluded these groups from voting rights. Andrew Jackson's presidency promoted the expansion of suffrage to white males regardless of property ownership, but did not extend voting rights to blacks, Native Americans, or women. This period was characterized by increased political participation and the rise of the common man in American politics.
What was signed by President Johnson in 1965?
Voting Rights Act
What important change occurred Andrew Jackson presidency?
The extension of voting rights to all white males.
DrKing was president of what organization?
to work for the northern black voting rights
In the past some states limited voting rights by?
They Skrewed the president
What important change occurred during andrew jacksons presidency?
The extension of voting rights to all white males.
What import change occurred during Andrew Jackson's presidency?
The extension of voting rights to all white males.
What important change occurred during Andrew Jackson’s presidency?
The extension of voting rights to all white males.
What important changed occurred during Andrew Jackson's presidency?
The extension of voting rights to all white males.
