19th Amendment
Definition
The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote, marking a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement.
Analogy
Think of the 19th Amendment like unlocking a new level in a video game. Before this amendment, women were stuck on the same level without being able to progress further. But with its ratification, they unlocked a new level - political participation - and gained access to an important tool (voting) that could influence their lives and society.
Related terms
Suffrage: The right or privilege of voting; franchise.
Women's Rights Movement: A series of political campaigns for reforms on issues such as reproductive rights, domestic violence, maternity leave, equal pay, women's suffrage etc.
Susan B. Anthony: A social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.
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What was the primary aim of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution?
What could've possibly taken place if women hadn't gained suffrage with the 19th Amendment?
What potential effect might have transpired had the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, not been ratified in 1920?
Who led the suffrage movement that resulted in women gaining the right to vote with the passage of the 19th amendment?
What was the primary purpose of the 19th Amendment ratified during this era?
What was a significant consequence of the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution passed in 1920?
What was a significant effect of the 19th amendment passed in 1920?
What may likely be an outcome if women's suffrage was not granted in the 19th Amendment during Period 7?
What was a major effect of the 19th Amendment on women in the United States?
How might U.S. society differ today had women's suffrage not been granted in 1920 with the passage of the 19th Amendment?
What would be the most likely impact on American society if the 19th Amendment was not ratified until 1940?
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