The outcome of the 1965 Voting Rights Act in the U.S. was a significant increase in voter registration and participation among African Americans, particularly in the southern states. This landmark legislation aimed to eliminate various discriminatory practices, such as literacy tests and poll taxes, that had historically suppressed Black voting rights. The Act provided federal oversight of voter registration and elections in jurisdictions with a history of racial discrimination. Its successful implementation led to millions of African Americans gaining the right to vote, contributing to greater political representation and paving the way for subsequent civil rights advances.