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Elimination of property ownership and tax qualifications
In the early 1800's states began to eliminate property owenership and tax payment qualilfications. By mid-century, almost all white adult males could vote. -
Ratification of the 15th Amendment
The end of the Civil War brought forth the ratification of the 15th Amendment which was intended to give every citizen the right to vote, who could vote, regardless of race or color. However, Afican Americans were still prevented from voting. -
The 19th Amendment
The ratification of the 19th Amendment now gave women the right to vote. -
Votinng Rights Act
With the passage of the Votinng Rights Act in 1965 racial equality was now enforced inn all votinng locations across the United States. During the 1960s the 23rd and 24th Amendments were ratified. The 23rd Amendment added voters of the District of Columbia and the 24th Amendment eliminated the poll tax as a condition for voting in federal electionns. -
Ratification of the 26 Amendment
The ratification of the 26th Amendment provides that no state can set the minimum age for voting at more than 18 years of age. Meaning 18 years of age is the minimum age to vote.
