Timeline by Nolan Kersey 69

Rise of Democratic Politics (1820-1828)

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Democratic politics were made to include citizens of all types, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs. Democratic politics allowed the creation of constitutions, laws, and elections that officially gave voting powers to the citizens.

15th Amendment (Ratified in 1870)

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The 15th Amendment was created to announce voting freedoms for African American men, aiming to decrease the discrimination to people of color.

19th Amendment (Ratified in 1920)

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The 19th Amendment was directed to women. This amendment gave women the right to vote, expanding their freedoms and increasing equality.

Indian Citizen Act of 1924 (1924)

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The Indian Citizen Act of 1924 provided the legal framework for Indian immigrants to become citizens in America. This would grant them the natural rights given to all citizens, including the right to vote.

McCarren-Walter Act of 1952 (1952)

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The McCarren-Walter Act revamped U.S. immigration laws, by getting rid of racist quotas in immigration. This act also expanded categories for eligible immigrants to become skilled workers. These revamped immigration laws allowed for voting rights for immigrants to be reviewed, ensuring that no eligible immigrant was denied the right to vote.

23rd Amendment (Ratified in 1961)

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The 23rd Amendment expanded voting rights to citizens in the U.S. capital (Washington D.C.). Before this, the residents in the capital had no say in the Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections. This expanded power to these citizens to vote.

24th Amendment (Ratified in 1964)

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The 24th Amendment expanded voting powers for all U.S. citizens, especially those in poverty. This amendment got rid of polling taxes in the United States, protecting the right to vote for those who couldn't afford to pay those taxes.

Voting Rights Act of 1965 (1965)

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was aimed to prevent racial discrimination in voting in the U.S. This protected the right to vote for all people of color by eliminating discriminatory voting practices such as literacy tests. This allowed people of all colors to vote without any extra difficulty.

26th Amendment (Ratified in 1971)

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The 26th Amendment protected voting rights for people between 18-20 years old. This amendment lowered the eligible voting age from 21 to 18, expanding voting rights to the younger citizens in the country.

VRA Reauthorization of 1975 (1975)

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The VRA Reauthorization was once again directed towards people of color. This continued the same additions from the Voting Rights Act of 1965 for another 7 years in America.

Voting Accessibility for Elderly and Handicapped Act (1984)

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The Voting Accessibility for Elderly and Handicapped Act protected voting rights for elderly and handicapped citizens. This act required all polling places to be accessible for citizens with disabilities, such as people with wheelchairs. This protected their right to vote by ensuring that it wouldn't be more difficult for them to vote compared to all other citizens.