Voting Rights in the United States

By dominicwilson

  • Constitution is Ratified

    When the Constituton was ratified only white male property owners were allowed to vote.

  • Religious Qualifications Dropped

    The last religious prequisite for voting is eliminated.

  • Property Requirements Dropped

    Property ownershipand tax requrements eliminated. Almost all adult white males were allowed to vote.

  • 15th Amendment

    Former slaves get the right to vote, and it protects the voting rights of any male regardless of race.

  • 19th Amendment

    Gurantees Women the right to vote.

  • 23rd Amendment

    Allows voters of the District of Columbia or "D.C." to participate in presidential elections.

  • 24th Amendment

    Banned the poll tax as a requirement for voting in Federal Elections.

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Protects the rights of minority voters and eliminates voting barriers like the literacy test.

  • 26th Amendment

    Setsthe minimum voting age to 18.