Foundations of the Constitution

  • Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is ratified,creating the United States government and the law of the land
  • Religious qualifications dropped

    The last religous requirments to vote were eliminated.
  • Property requirements dropped

    The last property requirments to vote are eliminated.
  • 15th Amendment

    The 15th Amendment let citizens vote regardless of race
  • 19th Amendment

    The 19th Amendment allowed women to vote
  • 23rd amendment

    The 23rd amendment allowed citizens of Washington Dc to vote for electors for president and vice president
  • 24th Amendment

    Banned Poll Taxes
  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Outlawed any discrimination in voting.
  • 26th Amendment

    Barred the states from making the voting age higher than 18