What is Women's Suffrage?

Women's suffrage is the right of women to vote and to run for office. The women's suffrage movement, also known as the women's rights movement, sought to secure equal rights for women, including the right to participate in the democratic process through voting and holding public office.

History of Women's Suffrage

The women's suffrage movement gained momentum in the 19th and early 20th centuries, as women around the world organized and campaigned for the right to vote. In the United States, the movement for women's suffrage was closely linked to the broader struggle for women's rights, including the right to own property, access education, and participate in the workforce.

Key Figures in the Women's Suffrage Movement

• Susan B. Anthony: A prominent leader and organizer in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
• Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Co-founder of the Women's Suffrage Movement in the United States and an advocate for women's rights.
• Emmeline Pankhurst: A British political activist and leader of the British suffragette movement.
• Alice Paul: An American suffragist and key figure in the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote.

Milestones in Women's Suffrage

Key milestones in the women's suffrage movement include:

1. The Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, which was the first women's rights convention in the United States and a catalyst for the women's suffrage movement.
2. The passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, which granted women the right to vote.
3. The Representation of the People Act in 1918 in the United Kingdom, which granted voting rights to women over 30 who met certain property qualifications.

Impact of Women's Suffrage

The achievement of women's suffrage had a profound impact on society, as women gained a voice in the political process and the ability to advocate for their rights and interests through the ballot box. Women's suffrage also paved the way for increased participation of women in public life and leadership roles.

Study Guide

1. What is women's suffrage and why is it important?
2. Who were some key figures in the women's suffrage movement?
3. What were some key milestones in the women's suffrage movement?
4. What impact did women's suffrage have on society?
5. How did the women's suffrage movement contribute to the broader struggle for women's rights?

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