Voting Rights in the U.S. - Timeline

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  • Constitution is Ratified

    All white, land owning males could vote.

  • Religious Qualifications Dropped

    No more religious requirements for voting.

  • Property Requirements Dropped

    Property ownership and tax requirements were eliminated.

  • 15th Amendment

    Former slaves get the right to vote and it protects the voting rights of adult male citizens of any race.

  • 19th Amendment

    Guarantees women's suffrage.

  • 23rd Amendment

    Allows voters of the District of Columbia to participate in presidential elections.

  • 24th Åmendment

    Banned the poll tax as a requirement for voting in federal elections.

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Drew national attention to African-American voting rights.

  • 26th Amendment

    Sets the minimum voting age at 18.