Voting Rights in the United States

By jenna.addy

  • Constitution is Ratified

    Constitution is Ratified
    Bill of Rights is added to the Constitution

  • Religious qualifications dropped

    Dropped the prerequisite that you must be religious to vote.

  • Property requirements dropped

    Majority of white adult males could now vote because the property and tax requirements were dropped.

  • 15th Amendment

    Established voting rights for males of any race.

  • 19th Amendment

    Provides womens sufferage - rights.

  • 23rd Amendment

    Allows those living in D.C. to vote for president.

  • 24th Amendment

    Bands a tax that was a requirement for voting.

  • Voting Rights Act

    Protects minority voters and eliminates voting barriers.

  • 26th Amendment

    Sets minimum voting age as 18