In early America, the right to vote was primarily granted to white male landowners. This exclusionary practice meant that many groups, including women, enslaved individuals, and non-white individuals, were systematically denied voting rights. Over time, various movements and constitutional amendments expanded suffrage to include more citizens, culminating in broader voting rights.
In the early years of America, not all citizens above the age of 21 were allowed to vote. Women were not allowed to vote until 1920. The Fifteenth Amendment granted black men the right to vote in 1870.
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In 1920 in the US the passage of the 19th amendment was passed giving women the right to vote.
The women of Oregon gained the right to vote in 1912.
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Only adult white men who owned property were allowed to vote.
In the early years of America, not all citizens above the age of 21 were allowed to vote. Women were not allowed to vote until 1920. The Fifteenth Amendment granted black men the right to vote in 1870.
White men without property.
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In the early years of Colonial America, only white, male, landowners could vote.
In 1920, the 19th amendment was passed giving women in america the right to vote.
There were many people who fought for suffrage, or the right to vote. One very famous suffragist fought for women's right to vote in the early 1900s. Her name was Susan B. Anthony.
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