Timeline1776White men with property have the right to vote but Catholics, Jews, Quakers and others are barred from voting. 1790 The Naturalization Act bars Asian Americans from becoming citizens. 1792 New Hampshire eliminates property ownership requirements, which gives more white men the opportunity to vote. New Hampshire becomes the first state to eliminate the rule that only property owners and taxpayers can vote. Following New Hampshire's lead, other states begin to shift away from such restrictions in an effort to open the electorate to more white males. Back to Top Report discriminatory voting practices toll-free! Contact the Voting Section of the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division at 800-253-3931. |
  
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