The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was primarily aimed at eliminating discriminatory voting practices that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote.

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act outlawed literacy tests and other discriminatory practices that were used to disenfranchise African American voters.

The Voting Rights Act led to a significant increase in voter turnout among African Americans, particularly in the Southern states where discriminatory practices were most prevalent.

The Department of Justice was given the responsibility of enforcing the provisions of the Voting Rights Act and taking legal action against any violations.

The Voting Rights Act was a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement as it represented a significant step towards achieving racial equality and ending discrimination in voting practices.

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law on August 6, 1965.

Many Southern states challenged the Voting Rights Act in court and attempted to overturn it, arguing that it was unconstitutional and violated states' rights.

In the landmark case of South Carolina v. Katzenbach (1966), the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act, rejecting the arguments of Southern states that it violated states' rights.

The Voting Rights Act led to a significant increase in the number of African American elected officials at all levels of government, particularly in the Southern states.

Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act authorized federal oversight of voter registration and elections in certain areas with a history of discrimination, known as 'covered jurisdictions'.

The Voting Rights Act led to a more diverse and representative government by increasing the participation of African Americans and other minority groups in the political process.

John Lewis, a prominent civil rights leader and Congressman from Georgia, played a key role in the passage of the Voting Rights Act, leading marches and protests and advocating for the legislation.

The Voting Rights Act led to an increase in Democratic victories in elections, particularly in the Southern states, as African American voters were able to participate more fully in the political process.

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act outlawed poll taxes and other fees as a requirement for voting, which had been used to disenfranchise African American voters.

Despite calls for action, Congress did not pass any new legislation to strengthen the Voting Rights Act in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v. Holder.