Voting Rights in the United States

By Jappers

  • Constitution is Ratified

    All white land owning males could vote.

  • Religious Qualifications Dropped

    Removed religious requirements in order to vote.

  • Property Requirements Dropped

    Removed property requirements in order to vote.

  • 15th Amendment

    Gives former slaves the right to vote.

  • 19th Amendment

    Gives women the right to vote.

  • 23rd Amendment

    People in the District of Columbia the right to vote.

  • 24th Amendment

    Bans poll tax as a requirement to vote.

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Protects minority voters.

  • 26th Amendment

    Sets voting age to 18.

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