Voting Rights in the United States

By nicoleleilani13

  • Constitution is Ratified

    Only white, property-owning men had the right to vote.

  • Religious Qualifications Dropped

    Last religious prerequisite is eliminated.

  • Property Requirements Dropped

    Property ownership and tax requirements eliminated. Most white adult males allowed to vote.

  • 15th Amendment

    Gave former slaves the right to vote and protected the right to vote for all adult male citizens.

  • 19th Amendment

    Guaranteed women's right to vote

  • 23rd Amendment

    Allowed citizens of the District of Columbia to vote in presidential elections

  • 24th Amendment

    Bans the poll tax as a requirement to vote in federal elections

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Protects the rights of minority voters and eliminates voting barriers

  • 26th Amendment

    Sets the minimum voting age at 18