How did the Voting Rights Act impact black voting power outside the South?
A) It had virtually no impact—blacks there had been voting and getting significant political power for some time.
B) It had a widespread effect, as blacks voted to demonstrate political power and voice.
C) It had a marginal effect because the courts failed to enforce it.
D) It had no effect because the Voting Rights Act only applied to the South.
Answer: B
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