Question

a result of the voting rights act of 1965 was that
○ as african american registration increased, the number of african americans elected increased.
○ as african american registration increased, the number of african americans elected decreased.
○ as african american registration decreased, the number of african americans elected increased.
○ as african american registration decreased, the number of african americans elected decreased.

Explanation:

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated discriminatory voting barriers that had suppressed African American voter registration. As more African Americans gained access to register and vote, they were able to elect candidates from their community, leading to a rise in the number of African American elected officials.

Answer:

as African American registration increased, the number of African Americans elected increased.