Women's right to vote refers to women's suffrage - their legal right to vote in political elections. In U.S history this was achieved nationally with ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920.
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Suffragettes: Women seeking the right to vote through organized protest. They were known for their militant tactics and played a key role in gaining suffrage for women.
Nineteenth Amendment: The constitutional amendment adopted in 1920 that guarantees women the right to vote.
Seneca Falls Convention: A meeting held in 1848 that is considered the starting point of the women's rights movement in America.