Foundations of the Consitution

By brittanylitch

  • Constitution is ratified

    In 1789, the Constitution was ratified. Only white male adult property-owners have the right to vote.

  • Religious qualifications dropped

    in 1810, religious qualifications dropped. Last religious prerequisite for voting is eliminated.

  • Property requirements dropped

    In 1850, property requirements dropped. Property ownership and tax requirements eliminated by 1850. Almost all adult white males could vote.

  • 15th Amendment

    In 1867 the 15th amendment was adopted. The 15th Amendment is passed. It gives former slaves the right to vote and protects the voting rights of adult male citizens of any race.

  • 19th Amendment

    In 1920, the 19th amendment was passed. The 19th Amendment guarantees women's suffrage.

  • 23rd Amendment

    In 1961, the 23rd amendment was passed. The 23rd Amendment allows voters of the District of Columbia to participate in presidential elections.

  • 24th Amendment

    In 1964, the 24th amendment was passed. The 24th Amendment bans the poll tax as a requirement for voting in federal elections.

  • Voting rights act of 1965

    In 1965, the voting rights act was passed. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., mounts a voter registration drive in Selma, Alabama, to draw national attention to African-American voting rights.

  • 26th Amendment

    In 1971, the 26th amendment was passed. The 26th amendment sets the minimum voting age at 18.