Voting Rights in the United States

  • Constitution is Ratified

    Only white male prperty owners have the right to vote.
  • Religious Qualifications Dropped

    No more regulations for religious voting
  • Property Requirements Dropped

    Almost all white males can vote. Tax requirements eliminated
  • !5th Ammendment

    Gives former slaves the right to vote. Protects male voting rights for any race.
  • 19th Ammendment

    Womens Surffrage takes place.
  • 23rd Ammendment

    Voters in D.C. can participate in Presidential Elections.
  • 24th Ammendment

    Poll tax is placed in the federal voting process.
  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Eliminates the literacy test and allows minorities to vote no matter their condition.
  • 26th Ammendment

    Minimum voting age is 18