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:

Analyze the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Using the Voting Rights Act of 1965 knowledge point

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices, such as literacy tests, which had been used to disenfranchise African American voters. By removing these barriers, the act led to a dramatic increase in voter registration among African Americans, particularly in the Southern states.

Connect voter registration to political representation

Using the Voting Rights Act of 1965 knowledge point

With a significantly larger and more active base of registered African American voters, communities were able to mobilize and elect representatives of their choice. This political empowerment directly resulted in a substantial increase in the number of African Americans elected to local, state, and federal offices.

Answer:

• (A) as African American registration increased, the number of African Americans elected increased. (Correct answer)
• (B) as African American registration increased, the number of African Americans elected decreased.
• (C) as African American registration decreased, the number of African Americans elected increased.
• (D) as African American registration decreased, the number of African Americans elected decreased.