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Voting Rights in the United States
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Constitution is Ratified
Only white male property owners could vote. -
Religious Qualifications Dropped
The last Religious predetermination was eliminated. -
Property Requirments Dropped
Property qualification was eliminated and most white males could vote. -
15th Amendment
It gives slaves voting rights and protects the voting rights of former male slaves of any race. -
19th Amendment
Allows women to have votng rights. -
23rd Amendment
Allows voters from the District of Columbia to participate in the presidential elections. -
24th Amendment
Eliminates the poll tax in order to vote in the Federal elections. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Protects the voting rights of minorities and eliminates the literacy test. -
26th Amendment
The minimum voting age is set at 18 years old.