Voting Rights in the U.S.

By katmcc

  • Constitution is Ratified

    All White, land-owning males can vote.

  • Religious qualifications dropped

    The non-religious can vote now.

  • Property requirements dropped

    Almost all white males can vote.

  • 15th Amendment

    Gives former slaves right to vote.

  • 19th Amendment

    Gives women right to vote.

  • 23rd Amendment

    Gives District of C. right to vote.

  • 24th Amendment

    Baans poll tax.

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Protects minorities, eliminates literacy test

  • 26th Amendment

    Sets voting age to 18.