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Constitution is ratified
Only white males whom own property may vote -
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VotingRights
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Religious qualifications dropped
Last religious prerequisite for voting is eliminated -
Property requirements dropped
Almost all white males could vote, property and tax requirements eliminated -
15th Amendment
Slaves are allowed to vote, all males reguardless of race are allowed to vote -
19th Amendment
Nationwide womens sufferage, women allowed to vote -
23rd Amendment
Allowed voters in District of Columbia to participate -
24th Amendment
Poll tax no longer neede to vote -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Protects rights for minority voters, eliminated voting barriers -
26th Amendment
Minimum voting age is set to 18