Women's Suffrage

Definition

Women's suffrage refers to the fight for women's right to vote, which was achieved through various movements and activism primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Related terms

Seneca Falls Convention: The first women's rights convention held in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848, which marked the beginning of organized efforts for women's suffrage.

Susan B. Anthony: A prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement who dedicated her life to advocating for gender equality and played a pivotal role in securing voting rights for women.

19th Amendment: The amendment to the U.S. Constitution ratified in 1920 that granted women the right to vote.