When did citizenship mean right to vote in the U.S.?

Question

Historically, being a U.S. citizen did not guarantee a person the right to vote. When did this change occur - that U.S. citizenship (regardless of race, natural origin) gave a person the right to vote?

Answer 1

I believe you'll find that it has always been that a US Citizen had the right to vote. What has changed over time are the various amendments that removed the restrictions based on race or sex.

Answer 2

Historically,people like you have been around all along,i mean bigots like you.Remember the indians,i mean american indian,their land.Then came colombus,discover america and the indians that has culture and have been living in this country for century. You think you are better than other citizens, so you are very,very special in your most highest power only you can vote.Citizenship means the right to everything you enjoy as a citizen of a country.

Answer 3

US Citizens have always had the right to vote. It's the BASIC right of all citizens.



However, when the US was founded, only white land-owners above 21 years old were citizens.

Answer 4

It was gradual; first amending the constitution to permit black people to vole, then amending to allow woen to vote, and eventually Court decisions outlawing things such as poll taxes/

Still, several states do not permit convited felons to vote even years after their discharge.