The Primary Purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

The primary purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was to _______________________.

A) remove legal barriers to voter participation, including literacy tests and property requirements
B) require African Americans to prove that they are descendants of slaves before being allowed to register to vote
C) make all elections a function of the federal government instead of the states
D) ensure an African American senator from every state within 50 years
E) reinstate the racial restrictions on voter registration, especially in southern states