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white men could vote
Only white men who were above the age of 18 could vote who owned property in 1789. -
voting restrictions limited
States deleted the limitations to vote from owning property and paying taxes. This allowed most white men to be able to vote after 1810. -
Woman can vote in Wyoming
In 1869 woman were given the right to vote in Wyoming. -
All races could vote
The 15th amendment was created to give all colors or race equal right to vote. -
all woman could vote
The 19th amendment was introduced, so now all woman were gifted the right to vote. -
civil rights act of 1957
The first of the laws congress passed to enforce the 15th amendment was the Civil Rights Act of 1957, which created Civil Rights commission -
The civil rights act of 1960
Added an additional safeguard and provided for the appointment of voting references. They were put in place to help stop discrimination during the voting process. -
Civil Rights Acts of 1964
It outlawed discrimination in several areas, especially in job related matters.It also forbid the use of voting registration or literacy requirements in an unfair or discriminatory manner. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Made the 15 amendment a truly effective part of the Constitution.It also applied to all elections held anywhere in this country. -
26th Amendment
It provides that no state can set the minimum age for voting at more than 18 years of age.
