The long-term impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 could be seen in
A) conflicts over school desegregation and busing during the 1970s.
B) the election of thousands of African American officials by 1992.
C) opposition to affirmative action programs during the 1970s and 1980s.
D) the growing influence of evangelical Christians in electoral politics.

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 significantly increased the political power of African American communities, leading to a substantial increase in the number of African American elected officials over the following decades. By 1992, thousands of African American officials had been elected to local, state, and national offices, reflecting the Act's long-term impact on enhancing the political representation of African Americans.

The Long-Term Impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965