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The power to vote
In 1789, the power to vote is granted to the states and only property owning white males are able to vote (6% of the population). -
The Naturalization Act of 1790
In 1790, an act is passed to allow white men that are not citizens of the US to vote. But, due to different voting requirements for each state, the act of voting as a foreign white man was not immediate. -
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Black male voting matters
Free black males lose the right to vote in most northern states. -
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White male voting
Property qualifications for white men changed up a lot in between this period. In 1828, the majority of white males were allowed to vote. During 1840, about 80% of the votes were from white men. -
Citizenship for White Men
In 1868, all white men born in the USA are now citizens thanks to 14th amendment.
