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The Start and End of Black Codes
In 1865 to 1866, most of the Southern states were banning African Americans, regardless if they are mixed or not, were restricted to their rights and behaviors. This was known as the Black Codes. This was created after the death of Lincoln and after Andrew Johnson took over as Commander-in-Chief. History.com -
Ratification of the 15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment was supposed to be to protect those of race and color of being denied to vote. However, African Americans were still barred for their right to vote even though they are still a part of race and color. 15th Amendment Document
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How It All Began
The Constitution went into effect on March 4th, 1879. However, the right to vote was restricted to only to white male property owners. This also means that they're restricted to vote for religious beliefs, property ownership, taxes, race, and gender.
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19th Amendment: Women Given The Right to Vote
In 1869, Wyoming gave women the right to vote in 1869. However, in 1920 half of the states began to follow the trend of women's voting rights, ratifying the 19th Amendment. This not only gave women the right to vote, but also increase the attention of women serving in public office and gather more issues within women's society. Voting in the U.S.
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24th Amendment and Poll Taxes
Back in 1964, the 24th Amendment was created. What that amendment did was to make poll taxes illegal in federal elections. 2 years later, in 1966 the U.S. Supreme Court then banned to make poll taxes legal in state elections.
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Voting Rights Act of 1965
To secure the process of a full role for African Americans, federal legislations and court processes being made with vigorous enforcement through multiple civil rights act. This later became the Voting Rights Act of 1965 as due to the discrimination of Africans and other races were unable to vote.
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26th Amendment
In 1971, the 26th Amendment was made for those who are 18 and older are eligible to vote. That means any state isn't allowed to increase the minimum age to vote and provide equal opportunity for those who are 18 or above to vote.
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Shelby v. Holder
Shelby vs. Holder was a major court case dating back in 2013 where Shelby County, Alabama declared that Section 4B of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 unconstitutional. After the case, the Supreme Court decided limiting early voting and proof of photo ID.
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