In 1837, the reformed slaveholder Angelina Grimke became the first female touring orator in American history, traveling across New England to advocate the ca...
Religious tests for voting were out within the first 14 years of the Union. Given that a number of founders weren’t Christian themselves it seems fair to say they did not have a vested interest in only allowing Christians to vote.
In the early days religion definitely played a big part in your ability to vote.
Religious tests for voting were out within the first 14 years of the Union. Given that a number of founders weren’t Christian themselves it seems fair to say they did not have a vested interest in only allowing Christians to vote.