Voting rights in the United States

By jcadiente27

  • Constitution is ratified

    Only white male adult property-owners have the right to vote.

  • Religious Qualification dropped

    Last religious prerequisite for voting is eliminated.

  • Property requirements dropped

    Tax requirments by ownership were eliminated.

  • 15th Amendment

    Gives former slaves the right to vote.

  • 19th Amendment

    Gurantees women's suffrage.

  • 23rd Amendment

    Allowed voters in the District of Colombia to vote in presidential elections.

  • 24th Amendement

    Bans Poll Tax

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Protects right of minority voters.

  • 26th Amendment

    Sets minimum voting age to 18.