When the United States was founded in 1787, voting eligibility was primarily restricted to white male property owners. This exclusion meant that many groups, including women, enslaved individuals, and free Black men, were denied the right to vote. Each state had its own voting regulations, but the general trend favored affluent white men. Over time, voting rights expanded through various amendments and laws to include a broader population.
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