Obtaining Suffrage

By sdsavvinout

  • Constitution is ratified

    Only male white property owners allowed to vote.

  • Religious Qualifications Dropped

    Religious Prequisites for voting are dropped.

  • Property requirements dropped.

    Property and Tax regulations dropped. Almost every white male could vote during this time.

  • 15th Ammendment Passed.

    Former slaves are given the right to vote. Also protects the voting rights of males of any race.

  • 19th Amendment passed.

    The final amendment guaranteeing woman's right to vote.

  • 23rd Amendment Passed.

    Allows voters in the District of Colombia permission to participate in Presedential elections.

  • 24th Amendment Passed

    Poll Tax banned in federal elections.

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Protects the rights of minoritys voting rights. Bans the literacy test.

  • 26th Amendment Passed

    Sets minimum voting age at 18.