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Constitution Went into Effect
White male land owners that own property may vote. 21+ y/o -
Extending Voting Rights
In 1810, they got rid of all the religious stuff. -
15th Amendment
No discrimination against race. -
19th Amendment
Women got the right to vote. -
Legal barriers to Native American voting removed
A native american sued New Mexico for not allowing him to vote. -
Special Tax
In 1964, there was no longer a special tax to vote. Also known as the 24th Amendment. -
Voting Acts Right
In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was passed. It ensured racial equality. -
Voting Age Lowered
In 1971, voting age was lowered to 18. -
Languages
In 1975, voting was made available for others that speak different languages. -
Now
You must be 18+ to vote. Voting is available for anybody that is a US Citizen. No felonies and you must register.