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Voting rights have expanded over time, but some voters are still being suppressed. A thought-provoking resource explores the history of voter suppression in the US and efforts to remove roadblocks to voting. Young historians learn about the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the debate over voter fraud. The lesson uses group discussion and an activity to reinforce knowledge and improve academic engagement.
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- Discuss the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on the Voting Rights Act of 1965
- Create a mock election and bar some individuals from voting to demonstrate voter suppression
Classroom Considerations
- The topic of Jim Crow laws is a sensitive subject for some individuals
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