Question

how was african american voter registration affected by the voting rights act of 1965?
it increased slightly.
it decreased slightly.
it increased significantly.
it decreased significantly.

Explanation:

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated discriminatory barriers (like literacy tests) that systematically prevented African Americans from registering to vote. This led to a massive, immediate rise in their voter registration rates across the U.S. South and nationally.

Answer:

It increased significantly.