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Had to be 21, white, male, and own land to vote
"Voting is controlled
by individual state
legislatures. Only white
men age 21 and older
who own land can vote." -
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Born in america, and male to vote
"The 14th Amendment
to the U.S. Constitution
grants full citizenship rights,
including voting rights, to all
men born or naturalized in
the United States." -
Native Americans Still cant vote
"The 15th Amendment
to the U.S. Constitution
eliminates racial barriers
to voting; however,
many states continue
practicing voter
discrimination. Poll taxes,
literacy tests, fraud, and
intimidation still prevent
many from voting. Native
Americans are still
denied the right to vote" -
Washington voters amend state constitution.
"Washington voters amend
the State Constitution,
allowing women to vote
and run for office." -
Washington voters amend constitution
"Washington voters amend
the State Constitution, giving
citizens the power to propose
initiatives and referenda; the
first statewide initiative in 1914
bans alcohol sales." -
Women can vote
"The 19th
Amendment
to the U.S.
Constitution is
ratified, giving
women the
right to vote
nationwide" -
Discrimination against certain voters
"Washington State
voters pass Initiative 40,
repealing the poll tax.
Poll taxes are used in
many states as a way
to discriminate against
certain voters." -
Native Americans can vote
"The Indian
Citizenship Act
grants Native
Americans
citizenship and
voting rights." -
If you're 21 you can vote
"The federal Civil Rights Act
is passed to ensure that all
men and women age 21 and
older, regardless of race,
religion, or education, have
the right to vote.
The 24th Amendment to
the U.S. Constitution is
ratified, eliminating poll taxes
nationwide." -
Registration and voting rights are federally enforced
"The federal Voting Rights
Act suspends literacy tests.
Registration and voting rights
are now federally enforced." -
18 year olds can vote
"The 26th
Amendment to the
U.S. Constitution
lowers the voting
age to 18." -
polling can be translated for citizens with limited english skills
"The federal Voting
Rights Act is renewed,
permanently banning
literacy tests nationwide.
Section 203 is added,
requiring translated voting
materials in areas with
large numbers of citizens
with limited English skills." -
There have to be polling places for disabled
"The federal Voting
Accessibility for
the Elderly and
Handicapped Act
requires polling places
to be accessible to
people with disabilities."