19th Amendment

The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1920, granted women the legal right to vote. It was a significant milestone in the women’s suffrage movement, which fought for equal voting rights. Prior to the amendment, many women were denied the ability to participate in elections, leading to widespread activism and advocacy. The amendment reflects progress toward gender equality and was influenced by decades of struggle, protests, and social change, marking a pivotal moment in American democracy that fundamentally transformed the political landscape by ensuring that both men and women could vote.