Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Historian's Perspective: Winning the Vote: History of Voting Rights
[Free Registration/Login Required] Historian-authored three-part overview looks at the history of voting rights in America, touching on all the critical moments in American history when voting rights were first denied then granted to...
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
Nami: Maine Upholds Voting Restrictions
This article discusses how Maine has upheld certain voting restrictions for the mentally ill.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Who Can Vote in the United States?
This instructional activity challenges students to speculate about voting requirements. Students will begin learning vocabulary that is used when talking about voting.
American Bar Association
American Bar Association: How the Law Regulates Who May Vote
A lesson plan that includes a handout and various follow-up activities for middle schoolers. The lesson is described here and a link is provided for downloading the lesson plan and handout.