By 1960 African Americans comprised 16.45% of the state's population. It was not until after the mid-1960s and passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that they were able to vote in full again, but new devices, such as at-large commission city governments, had been adopted in several jurisdictions to limit their political participation. Former Gov. Winfield Dunn and former U.S. Sen. Bill Brock wins in 1970 helped make the Republican Party competitive among whites for the statewide victory. Tennessee has selected governors from different parties since 1970. Increasingly the Republican Party has become the party of white conservatives. COUNT 5
QSN1 In 1960, what group made up 16.45% of Tennessee's population? ANS1 African Americans QSN2 What Congressional Act fully re-enfranchised African-American in Tennessee? ANS2 Voting Rights Act of 1965 QSN3 Which Republican Senator's 1970 victory showed the Republican Party's renewed competitiveness in Tennessee? ANS3 Bill Brock QSN4 Which constituency has become the Republican Party's staunchest supporters in Tennessee? ANS4 white conservatives QSN5 Which Republican was elected Tennessee Governor in 1970? ANS5 Winfield Dunn