19th Amendment (United States)

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1920, grants women the right to vote. It guarantees that the right to vote cannot be denied or limited based on sex. This amendment was a significant step in advancing women's equality in voting rights, ending decades of inequality and discrimination. It reflects the broader movement for women's suffrage and ensures all American women have an equal voice in choosing their government representatives. Prior to this, many women faced legal and social barriers to voting; the 19th Amendment helped eliminate those obstacles.