“Voting Rights in the United States”

By isapulid17

  • 1789 constitution is ratified

    Only white male land owners could vote.

  • 1810 religious qualifications dropped

    No more mandatory rules against religion.

  • 1850 - Property requirements dropped

    Almost all white males could vote

  • 1867 - 15th Amendment

    Slaves are allowed to vote.

  • 1920 - 19th Amendment

    Assures womens rights.

  • 1961- 23rd Amendment

    District of columbia can be in presidential elections.

  • 1964- 24th Amendment

    Mandatory poll tax removed.

  • 1965 - Voting Rights Act of 1965

    African American voting rights.

  • 1971- 26th Amendment,

    Voting age 18.