Which statement about the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is correct?
A) It was strongly opposed by northern Republicans in the House and Senate.
B) It won President Johnson the public adulation he craved.
C) It reduced President Johnson’s popularity across the nation.
D) It had little effect on the voting practices of southern African Americans.
E) It led to a dramatic increase in African-American voting registration in the South.
Answer: E
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