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Rhode Island; Only land-owning men can vote
Only white men who own land can vote. This made it very difficult for African Americans living in the state to be able to vote, because most African Americans were very poor and could not own or afford to buy land. -
Seneca Falls Convention
The Seneca Falls Convention was help in Seneca Falls New York. It was the first nationaly recognized womens rights movement completely organized by women. It lasted 2 days and was led by Lucritia Mott, a women's rights activist. -
14th Amendment is passed by congress
The 14th amendment stated, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside." This amendment gave full citizenship to African Americans. This was one major point on the long way to suffrage for African Americans. -
Poll taxes were first intorduced
A poll tax was a fee that a persoon must pay in order to be able to vote. Most of the states charged their voters a poll tax. Poll taxes made it very difficult for African Americans to be able to vote, due to poverty. -
First women to vote in Wyoming
Louisa Ann Swain was the very first women to vote in a public election in Wyoming, Wyoming was one of the very first states to allow women to vote in elections. This helpedupport suffrage for women, eventually leading to all women having the right to vote. -
Dawes Act is passed by congress
The Dawes Act was "An Act to Provide for the Allotment of Lands in Severalty to Indians on the Various Reservations," Basically, this act was purposed to the indians that if they gave up their tribe, they could become legalized citizens. This was the start on the road to Native American suffrage. -
First formal literacy tests
Litreracy tests were created so that African Americans, and the uneducated majority of the population could not vote. They had to pass these literacy tests to prove that they could read and write. Most African Americans could not pass them because they never had an education. -
Grandfather Clause was used for voting
The Grandfather Clause stated that no man had the right to vote, unless their grandfather had the right to vote. Many African Americans could not vote because of this Clause due to the fact that most of their grandfathers had been slaves and could not vote. -
19th amendment is passed by congress
This amendment stated prohibited voting rights to be taken away from someone due to their gender. This helped acheive suffrage for all eligible women. -
All women are eligible to vote
Womens suffrage was finally acheived! Any women who was eligible to vote, could vote in formal elections. -
Indian Citizenship Act is passed by congress
The Indian Citizenship Act granted full citizenship to the Indians. It was also known as the Synder Act. This act finally acheived suffrage for Native Americans. -
24th amendment is passed by congress
The 24th amendment prohibited poll taxes and litercay tests. This helped all African Americans be able to vote, even if they couldnt read or write and didnt have money. -
The Voting RIghts Act of 1965
This was the final step of suffrage in races. This Act prohibited discrimination in voting. So all people no matter their race has the right to vote. -
26th amendment is passed by congress
The rights of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age. This means that any person 18 years or older has the right to vote. -
Voting Today
Today, we have the right to vote if you are 18 years or older. You may vote no matter your gender, social status, or race.
