In 1965,in the seven states of the Old Confederacy covered by the Voting Rights Act (VRA),approximately ________ percent of the eligible black residents were registered to vote,in contrast
To the approximately ________ percent of the white residents.

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In 1965, approximately 30% of eligible black residents were registered to vote in the seven states covered by the VRA, while approximately 75% of white residents were registered to vote. This stark disparity was one of the main reasons for the passage of the VRA, which aimed to eliminate discriminatory practices that prevented black Americans from exercising their right to vote.

In 1965,in the Seven States of the Old Confederacy Covered