Timeline by Trevor Kanyua _ Student - WakeIBTechEC

15th Amendment(February 3, 1870)

2024-04-17 13:59:32 UTC

This amendment's main point is to Prohibit the government from restricting eligible voters to vote. The government cannot restrict one's voting rights based "on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." This mainly granted African Americans the right to vote since they were previously not able to. Very impactful amendment resulting in more voters for the country.

American voting requirements at the beginning of our country (17th–18th centuries)

tgkanyua — 2024-04-17 13:59:38 UTC

in early America, from the late 17th century to the early 18th century, in order for you to vote, you had to be a land-owning white male who was over the age of 21. However, this law excluded many people, such as those who didn't own land, women and people of color.

17th Amendment (April 8, 1913)

2024-04-17 14:08:25 UTC

The 17th amendment in simple terms let voters directly vote for U.S senators. Previously the states general assembly voted for the senators which was a big problem. This is because there was no representation of the people resulting in a elitist democracy. "The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote." This resulted in a more fair election of the senators.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965

tgkanyua — 2024-04-18 13:53:16 UTC

The voting rights act of 1965 was made primarily to address the systematic disenfranchisement of African Americans in the Southern states.

23rd Amendment: Washington, DC Voting 3/29/1961

karimalberto08 — 2024-04-18 13:58:19 UTC

The 23rd Amendment, passed in 1961, affected people who live in Washington, D.C. Before this amendment, D.C. residents couldn't vote for the President, even though they live in the capital of the United States. The amendment fixed that and allowed them to vote making sure that all eligible voters in dc had the chance to voice their say on who should be this countrys leader.

10. Immigrant Voting Act (December 25, 2028)

svkarnam — 2024-04-18 15:12:28 UTC

This law would allow for immigrants who have been living in the US for 7 consecutive years to vote in presidential elections. This would allow for more people to vote. Due to letting immigrants vote it would in hand make more people who were already eligible to vote, vote because with the new influx of people they will feel the election will be closer than usual. They would have to live in the US for 7 consecutive years that way they are included without causing people who don't want immigrants to vote to throw a fit. Due to America being a melting pot, there would be a lot of immigrants who would love to vote.

19th Amendment (August 18, 1920

kmolina210 — 2024-04-18 15:20:00 UTC

The 19th Amendment, which recognized women's suffrage as an essential part of democratic involvement, represented a major turning point in the struggle for gender equality. After it was ratified in 1920, more people became eligible to vote, giving women more influence over political decision-making and influencing the future direction of American democracy.

Indian Citizenship Act (June 2, 1924)

kmolina210 — 2024-04-18 15:24:33 UTC

All Native Americans born in the United States were awarded citizenship upon the ratification of the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924. Native Americans were not regarded as citizens before this act. The United States' recognition of the rights and identity of indigenous people was advanced significantly by this act.

26th Amendment

svkarnam — 2024-04-18 23:04:14 UTC

The 26th amendment allows US citizens 18 years of age or older to vote. This right cannot be abridged by the US or States. This amendment changed it from 21 to 18 years old. It was proposed by Congress on March 23, 1791, and then the states ratified it on July 1, 1971.

24th Amendment(January 23, 1964)

afcelik — 2024-04-19 00:24:23 UTC

The 24th Amendment says no one can be stopped from voting in federal elections just because they haven't paid a poll tax or any other tax. Basically, it makes it illegal to charge people money to vote in national elections. It ensures that voting is fair and accessible to everyone, no matter their financial situation. This raises the amout of people votig ad makes more people politically active.