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Lesson 28 of 84 ยท Reform Movements

The Seneca Falls Convention

The Voting Rights Act (1965) banned practices like literacy tests and poll taxes that prevented African Americans from voting. It was a direct Civil Rights Movement achievement.

Key Facts

1

Human rights belong to everyone.

2

Rights come with responsibilities.

3

People have fought to expand rights.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Why do we study history?