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Constitution is ratified
White male adult property-owners develop the right to vote. -
Religious qualifications dropped
The remaining religious requirements for voting is dismissed. -
Property requirements dropped
Almost all white males could vote, with the property ownership and taxes requirements canceled. -
15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment is passed. It allows previous slaves the right to vote as well as any other ethnicities. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment guarantees women's suffrage. -
23rd Amendment
District of Columbia is now allowed to join in presidential elections. -
24th Amendment
The 24th Amendment destroys the tax requirement to vote in federal actions. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Voting Rights Act protects the rights of minority voters. -
26th Amendment
The 26th amendment sets the minimum voting age at 18.