Suffrage has changed extensively since the first United States elections. In 1868, the passing of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution declared that all persons born or naturalized are citizens of the US and of the state where they reside, extending voting rights to these people. In 1870, the 15th Amendment guaranteed voting rights to all male Americans, regardless of their race, color, or previous condition of servitude, granting voting rights to African-American men and any freed slaves. In 1920, the 19th Amendment granted suffrage to women, and in 1971, the 26th Amendment lowered the age of suffrage to 18 years old.
Despite these changes to the US Constitution, not all Americans have equal voting rights. The right to enforce and regulate suffrage falls to the states themselves, and some states still have strict policies on the suffrage of individuals or groups.
woman suffrage
Women suffrage was passed in the early year of 1920.
The right of suffrage was extended to women.
the main start of a womans independence started in the 19th century because of the "womens suffrage act"
American women fought for suffrage during the 19th and 20th century and finally achieved it 1920.
In the 19th century, suffrage, or the right to vote, was extended to poor people and African Americans, although with severe limitations for both.
woman suffrage
Women suffrage was passed in the early year of 1920.
The right of suffrage was extended to women.
the main start of a womans independence started in the 19th century because of the "womens suffrage act"
non-believers.
19th century
American women fought for suffrage during the 19th and 20th century and finally achieved it 1920.
in July 1848, Elizabeth cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott organized the first woman's right convention in sencera Falls, New york.
19th Century!
in the 19th century
When the 19th century finished. In 1901.