Asked by Raghad Abdelaal on Jun 27, 2024
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The Supreme Court's decision in Smith v. Allwright benefited African Americans by _____________________.
A) ending racially discriminatory hiring practices
B) desegregating the nation's public schools
C) desegregating all public accommodations
D) outlawing whites-only primaries
Smith v. Allwright
A landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court that declared the white primary unconstitutional, marking a significant step towards the end of formal racial discrimination in the voting process.
Whites-Only Primaries
Electoral processes in certain American states, up until the mid-20th century, that excluded African Americans from voting in primary elections.
Discriminatory Hiring Practices
Employment practices that unfairly single out individuals or groups for different treatment based on biased or prejudiced beliefs against certain characteristics.
- Review the evolution of civil rights movements and related laws, paying attention to their foundational aspects and ramifications.
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Sanam ChinnaJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Supreme Court's decision in Smith v. Allwright outlawed whites-only primaries, which had effectively prevented African Americans from participating in the Democratic party primary process in the South. This decision opened up the political process to African Americans and was a significant victory in the fight for civil rights.
Learning Objectives
- Review the evolution of civil rights movements and related laws, paying attention to their foundational aspects and ramifications.