Voting Rights in the United States

By sierra.ingraham

  • Constitution is ratified

    white males who own land are the only people allowed to vote

  • Religious qualifications dropped

    Religion was no longer a factor in voting rights

  • Property requirements dropped

    No more tax requirements or having to own property to vote - just about all white males can vote

  • 15th Amendment

    Allows all adult male citizens to vote - even slaves!

  • 19th Amendment

    Women get the right to vote!

  • 23rd Amendment

    Allows residents of Distrit of Columbia to vote

  • 24th Amendment

    Eliminates pole taxes!

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Bans literacy tests and pole taxes - makes easier for blacks to vote

  • 26th Amendment

    Allows anyone 18 or older to vote