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How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 change the demographics of the two major American political
parties?

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Answer:

More African-American joined the Democratic Party while the Republican Party lost a lot of white supporters in the South.

Explanation:

  • After the passage of the Voting Rights of 1965 by President Johnson, there was a significant increase in the number of minority  and African-Americans voters.
  • The newly registered African-American voters inclined more towards the Democratic Party leading to a massive increase in its supporters. On the other hand, the Republican lost a lot of white supporters in the South.
  • This was mainly because of the adoption of Richard Nixon's “Southern strategy” by the Republican Party.

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