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Constitution is Ratified
All white males who own land, have the right to vote in the US. -
Religious Qualifications Are Dropped
Any religious affliations did not keep someone from voting in the US. -
Property Requirements Dropped
Do not have to own property to vote in the US. All males who meet requirements could vote in the US. -
15th Amendment
Former slaves have right to vote along with white males. -
19th Amendment
Women suffrage is now guaranteed, and they have the right to vote in the US. -
23rd Amendment
People who belong to the District of Columbia can now vote for presidential elections. -
24th Amendment
The requirement of voting for a poll tax is banned in the US. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Minority voters have protection of their rights and the Literacy Test is banned. -
26th Amendment
Any voters must be the age of 18 or over.