The privilege of voting so basic to democratic government is a right that took many Americans centuries to achieve. During the early days of the country voting was generally restricted to white males. Even though the Civil War amendments gave black males the right to vote, Southern states used literacy tests and other means to limit their participation. It was the Voting Rights Act of 1965 a century later that made voting a reality for blacks. Women's suffrage was not addressed constitutionally until the 20th century. The electorate was further expanded when the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 after the Vietnam conflict.

Political Science Collection

right to vote, political influence, early voting restrictions, white male vote, Civil War amendments, citizenship for blacks, voting privileges for black males, literacy tests, Voting Rights Act of 1965, women's suffrage, voting age lowered, Political Participation and Voting

American History, American Government and Politics, Civics, Framework for Democracy

Brinkley, Ph.D., Alan (Performer), Guinier, Lani (Performer), McClain, Ph.D., Paula (Performer), Patterson, Ph.D., Thomas E. (Performer), INTELECOM Intelligent Telecommunications (Firm)

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