When the country was founded, in most states, only white men with real property (land) or sufficient wealth for taxation were permitted to vote. Freed African Americans could vote in four states.
In 1787, after the federal constitution was passed, it was up to states to determine who could vote. This varied from state to state - in Philadelphia for instance, all free white men could vote regardless of wealth. In New Jersey, for a short period, it was possible for rich women and freedmen to vote. In general, the factors used to restrict voting were property, amount of taxes paid, race, age, and gender. At this time, around 6% of the population could vote.
The United States Constitution was ratified on June 21, 1788. It was the states that voted, by sending delegates to convention to represent them.
be a black man that has snapping turtles down his pants to vote. (Seems legit)
men only
Land owners only. Men, unmarried women, people of color and even the French if they owned land. Married women couldn't own property in their own name.
White men over the age of 21 who owned property.
Land (property) owners.
More men were eligible to vote
the rich and well-born. ( white men with property )
More men could vote. The requirement to own land was eliminated so more white men could vote.
More men were eligible to vote
More men were eligible to vote
More men were eligible to vote
More men were eligible to vote.
More men were eligible to vote
More men were eligible to vote.
a white male over 21
More men were eligible to vote
More men were eligible to vote