"For over 200 years, people have marched, gone to jail, risked their lives, and even died trying to get the right to vote in the United States. Others, hungry to acquire or hold onto power, have gone to extraordinary lengths to prevent people from casting ballots or outright stolen votes and sometimes entire elections. Perfect for students who want to know more about voting rights, this nonfiction book contains an extensive view of suffrage from the Founding Fathers to the 19th Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to today's voter suppression controversies, and explains the barriers people of color, Indigenous people, and immigrants face. Back matter includes a bibliography, source notes, texts of the Constitution and amendments, a timeline, and an index"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes index. Includes chronology.

The power of the ballot -- Walk for freedom -- New voters -- In the room where it happened -- Who is entitled to vote? -- When we all vote -- Silent sentinels -- Jailbirds -- The burning indignation of women -- How to steal an election -- The secret ballot -- Bullying at the ballot box -- Breaking barriers -- Young voting voices -- The precious right to vote -- Voting from the grave -- The gerry-mander and other monsters -- We want change!.