Week 6 Skills Activity: Timeline or Sequencing Chart

The right to vote became a topic

1789

The Constitution took effect in early 1789 after the first federal elections. It did not include an express protection of the right to vote, and it was left to the states to determine who was eligible to vote in elections.

Citizens having no voice

1811

There was more talk andcitizens being frustrated that they did not have a voice.

Right to vote expanded

1870

When the 15th Amendment was ratified that the right to vote was drastically expanded at least in the Constitution’s text by ensuring the right to vote could not be denied based on race

19th Amendment began

1920

The 19th Amendment, ensured the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex.

26th Admendment

1971

Stated no citizen at least 18 years of age or older may be denied the right to vote on the account of age.