In the context of early colonial America, a white male could typically vote only if he met certain criteria, which often included being a property owner. Voting rights were largely restricted to white males who owned land, as property ownership was tied to social status and economic privilege during that time period. Requirements varied by colony, but the general rule was that one had to be a free white male of a certain age (usually 21) and possess property to be eligible to vote.
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