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mccarran vs walter act
this act made it more fair and easier for other races to become citizens in the U.S. citation -
15th Amendment
that citizens rights to vote can not be denied due to there race color or previous condition of servitude. Plessy vs Ferguson case gave separate means for the white and colored races." [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/15th-amendment](National Archives) -
19th amendment
made women able to vote. insured that american citizens could no longer be denied the right to vote because of there sex. Also Tennessee was the last state to aprove this ammendment
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24th Amendment
The 24th amendment kept the federal and state governments from imposing taxes on voters during federal elections. It made it hard for black people to pay taxes. It allowed all Americans a chance to vote by passing this amendment. National Archives -
voting rights act of 1965
the voting rights act of 1965 made it so that you can vote no matter what race you were. this was because back then black people were not allowed to vote. citation -
26th amendment
the 26th ammendment made it so 18 year olds could now vote. The main reason for this was people argued that 18 year olds could fight in wars and be drafted but not vote for who will represent them. citation -
americans with diasabilties act
The Americans with disabilities act makes sure that Americans with disabilities get the same opportunities for jobs, transportation, public accommodations communications, and access to national and state government. this act makes sure that businesses can not discriminate someone with a disability if they have the qualifications for the job. citation