19th Amendment (Women's Suffrage)

The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote in the United States, ensuring gender voting equality. It was the result of decades of activism and advocacy by women's suffrage movement leaders who fought against legal and social barriers that prevented women from participating in elections. This amendment marked a significant milestone in expanding democratic rights, recognizing women as equal citizens with the power to influence government and policy through their vote. Its passage fundamentally transformed American democracy by broadening participation and advancing gender equality in civic life.