The Voting Rights Act of 1965
Nicole Austin-Hillery and Hans von Spakovsky talked about the origin of the Voting Rights Act, which President Johnson signed the act into law on August 6, 1965, and state voter identification laws.
Description
Nicole Austin-Hillery and Hans von Spakovsky talked about the origin of the Voting Rights Act, which President Johnson signed the act into law on August 6, 1965, and state voter identification laws.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Why was the Voting Rights Act needed?
- According to Nicole Austin-Hillery and Hans von Spakovsky, is it restrictive to require a person to show photo identification in order to vote?
- Explain the effect of the Shelby County v Holder decision.
Additional Resource
Participants
Vocabulary
- Encumbrance
- Integrity
- Literacy Test
- Poll Tax
- Shelby County V. Holder