The voting rights movement holds immense significance in U.S. history as it sought to secure and protect the right to vote for disenfranchised groups, especially African Americans. The movement highlighted systemic racism and discrimination embedded in laws like Jim Crow. Key events, such as the Selma to Montgomery marches and the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, marked critical victories against voter suppression. The movement not only changed legislation but also shifted public perception and empowered generations to advocate for social justice and equality within the electoral framework.