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The Declaration of Independence frames voters right
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1781: The Articles of Confederation gave states the power to determine citizenship and naturalization.
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The constitution takes effect leaving voting rights to the states. voting was limited to white only
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The Naturalization Act limited citizenship to “free white persons” of good character.
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Property qualifications for voting began to be eliminated
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Birthright citizenship was provided. Most of the population became citizens
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The 15th Amendment was ratified
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Native American people were considered American citizens