Voting Rights in the United States

By Kitty Cat.

  • Constitution is ratified

    Only adult males who own property can vote.

  • Religious qualifications dropped

    In 1810, the religious requirements for voting were put to an end.

  • Property requirements dropped

    In 1850, the requirement that only allowed adult males who owned property could vote was terminated. As well as the requirement for tax.

  • 15th amendment

    This amendment allows those who were slaves to vote. Also, the rights of an adult male of any race are protected by this amendment.

  • 19th amendment

    Women now have the right to vote.

  • 23rd amendment

    The 23rd amendment lets those who live in Columbia to be a part of the elections for president.

  • 24th amendment

    The poll tax is no longer a requirement for voting.

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    The Voting Rights Act gets rid of the voting barriers, like the test that tests your ability to read and write, which is known as the literacy test.

  • 26th amendment

    The 26th amendment allows everyone who is 18 to vote.