Voting Rights in the U.S.

By TeaonaTurner

  • 1789 - Constitution is ratified

    Putting the ideals of the Constitution into effect.

  • 1810 - Religious qualifications dropped

    Religion no longer being an aspect you must posess.

  • 1850 - Property requirements dropped

    No longer having to own property to vote. Still only white males.

  • 1867 - 15th Amendment

    Gives former slaves the right to vote. Still only men.

  • 1920 - 19th Amendment

    Garenteeing woman suffrage. Now men and women may vote together.

  • 1961- 23rd Amendment

    District of Columbia may now vote in Presidential Elcections.

  • 1964- 24th Amendment

    Bans poll tax for federal elections.

  • 1965 - Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Eliminates the literacy test for voting minorities. Eliminates barriers.

  • 1971- 26th Amendment

    Sets voting age to 18.