WGU D267 TASK 2 LATEST 2024 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Riley Barker (Johnson) Professor Foss
D267
February 16, 2024
Task 2
The expansion of voting rights through the Fifteenth Amendment was not solely the result of politicians and lawmakers but also the efforts of social movements. The Civil Rights Movement and the Women's Suffrage Movement played a significant role in securing voting rights for African American men and women, respectively. The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a direct result of the Civil Rights Movement's efforts, and the Women's Suffrage Movement used various tactics, including protests, civil disobedience, and lobbying, to secure voting rights for women. Overall, it is clear that social movements have been crucial in the expansion of voting rights in the United States; by organizing and advocating for change, they have pushed politicians and lawmakers to take action on issues related to voting rights. The Fifteenth Amendment marked a crucial milestone in granting African Americans the right to