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At the time of the constitution being ratified only white adult males that owned property had the right to vote
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In 1810 the last religous Religious qualification for voting is elimanated.
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In 1850 owning property and tax requirements were no longer a factor to vote. Most white adult males could vote.
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The 15th amendment is passed giving former slaves the right to vote and asuring adult white males have the right to vote too
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The 19th amendment is passed giving women the right to vote
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The 23rd amendment is passed giving the people of District of Colombia the right to vote.
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24th amendment is passed allowing people vote without having to pay.
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The national voting act protected the right to vote for minorties in the U.S. and elimanated the use of the literacy test.
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The 26th Amendment sets the legal voting age at 18 years old.
