Chapter 10 Government By Veroreyesc.5 1790 Only white male, land owners can vote. 1870 The 15th amendment is passed. Protects the right to vote for adult males of any race. 1913 U.S senate members are to be directly elected by people instead of the State Legislature. 1920 Women suffrage 1924 Indian Citizenship Act, grants Native Americans the right to vote and the right to have citizenship. 1957 The Civil Rights Act 1964 The 24th Amendment bans the poll tax 1965 The Voting Rights Act 1971 The 26th amendment, changed the voting age to 18