Voting Rights in the United States

By hunterstudmcmuffin

  • Constitution Ratified

    Adult white males who own land can vote

  • Religious Qualifications Dropped

    Any adult white male who owns property and of any religion can vote

  • Property Requirements Dropped

    Almost all adult white males can vote

  • 15th Amendment

    Any adult male of any race can vote

  • 19th Amendment

    Women gain the right to vote

  • 23rd Amendment

    People who live in District of Columbia can vote

  • 24th Amendment

    Bans tax in federal elections so voting is free

  • Voting Rights Acts of 1965

    Eliminates voting barriers for minorities

  • 26th Amendment

    Sets legal voting age at 18

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