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.

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.