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How Native Americans Were Not Granted U.S. Citizenship Until 1924

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10. Continued Barriers to Voting

10. Continued Barriers to Voting
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Despite gaining citizenship in 1924, many Native Americans still faced significant obstacles to voting. States imposed discriminatory laws—like literacy tests, residency requirements, and outright bans—that kept Native people from participating in elections for decades. This struggle for full voting rights continued well into the 20th century and, in some places, is ongoing today (via NPR).

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