American suffrage movement

The American suffrage movement was a decades-long fight for women to gain the right to vote, culminating in the 19th Amendment in 1920. Activists like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton organized protests, petitioned lawmakers, and campaigned to challenge societal norms restricting women's roles. Their efforts focused on securing equal political participation, emphasizing justice and democracy. The movement also intersected with broader social issues, including abolition and later civil rights. Ultimately, it achieved a significant milestone by establishing women’s voting rights, transforming American democracy and advancing gender equality.