What does Map 21-1 reveal regarding the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on black voting patterns by 1971?
A) The Voting Rights Act made no impact on black voting patterns.
B) The voting Rights Act led to a decrease in black voters.
C) The voting Rights Act led an increase in black voters.
D) The Voting Rights Act led to a decrease in white voters.

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Map 21-1 shows that by 1971, there was a significant increase in the percentage of registered black voters in Southern states that previously had discriminatory voting practices. This increase is attributed to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which removed obstacles to black voter registration and ensured federal oversight of voting practices in those states. Therefore, the correct answer is C- The Voting Rights Act led to an increase in black voters.

What Does Map 21-1 Reveal Regarding the Impact of the Voting