Not until Congress passed the _____ in 1965 did the federal government begin to enforce the right of African Americans to vote.

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 specifically addressed issues that prevented African Americans from voting, such as the use of literacy tests and other discriminatory practices. The Civil Rights Act of 1964, while important in protecting civil rights more broadly, did not address voting rights as specifically. The Universal Suffrage Act and the Twenty-sixth Amendment both relate to voting rights, but were passed at later dates and did not specifically address issues faced by African Americans. The Fourteenth Amendment, while important in establishing the principle of equal protection under the law, did not specifically address voting rights.

Not Until Congress Passed the _____ in 1965 Did the Federal