The movement for women's voting rights refers to the fight and advocacy by women to secure the right to vote, also known as suffrage, in late-19th-century America. It aimed to grant women the same political rights as men.
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Seneca Falls Convention: The first women's rights convention held in 1848, which marked a significant milestone in the fight for women's voting rights.
Susan B. Anthony: A prominent leader and key figure in the women's suffrage movement who played a crucial role in advocating for equal voting rights for women.
19th Amendment: The amendment passed in 1920 that granted American women the constitutional right to vote.