The Voting Rights Movement was a campaign in the United States aimed at securing equal voting rights for all citizens, particularly African Americans. It gained momentum during the 1950s and 1960s, as activists sought to eliminate discriminatory practices like literacy tests and poll taxes that prevented many from voting. Key events included the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965, which highlighted the struggle for voting rights. The movement led to significant legislation, such as the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which aimed to protect the voting rights of all citizens and eliminate barriers that had historically disenfranchised minority groups.