Voting Rights

By mikewest
  • Constitution is Ratified

    Constitution is Ratified

    Bill of Rights is added to the Constitution

  • Religious qualifications dropped

    Religious qualifications dropped

  • Property requirements dropped

    Majority of white adult males could now vote because the property and tax requirements were dropped.

  • 15th Amendment

    Gave all males the right to vote.

  • 19th Amendment

    Gave women the right to vote.

  • 23rd Amendment

    Gave Washington D.C. citizens the right to vote.

  • 24th Amendment

    Got rid of voting taxes.

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Protects voters in minorities.

  • 26th Amendment

    Made new minimum voting age 18.