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Constitution is Ratified
All white, land owning, males could vote. -
Religious Qualifications Dropped
The last religious requirement to vote has been eliminated. -
Property Requirements Dropped
The requirement to own land and pay taxes has been dropped. Almost all white males can vote. -
15th Amendment
The 15th amendment gives former slaves the right to vote, and protects the voting rights of all adult males of any race. -
The 19th amendment
The 19th amendment was the right of women to vote. Women's Suffrage! -
23rd Amendment
The 23rd amendment allows people of the District of Colombia voting rights in presidential elections. -
24th Amendment
The 24th amendment bans the poll tax in federal elections. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
To protect the rights of minority voters the act eliminates voting barriers, such as the literacy test. -
26th Amendment
Minimum voting age 18