Women's Suffrage
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(World War One,2011)
With American society drastically evolving, it was time for women to be granted the right to vote. For more than 70 years, women’s organizations had been lobbying for Congress to pass an amendment grating women’s suffrage.With American women continuously proving themselves, it was time for a change. Women were showing they were just as equal as men and with this, they should be granted equal rights as well (“This Day in”,2013).
In 1916, “The Nationals Woman’s Party”, an organization of women formed in 1913 advocating for women’s rights began marching and picketing outside the White House. Women were pushing the government more than ever to call attention to women’s suffrage. Recognizing how important women were during World War One, the government was finally taking steps towards granting women the right to vote (“This Day in”, 2013).
By 1918, 15 states were already enforcing equal rights for women. Finally, in 1920 women got what they had been working towards for over 70 years. The United States added amendment 19 to the US Constitution. It states; “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridge by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” and “Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.” (“This Day in”, 2013).
After overcoming so many hurtles, women finally had something to show for it. Women had finally earned the right to vote. The Women of World War One proved themselves and were finally recognized by the government as strong individuals. Amendment 19 was added to the constitution in 1920 which granted women the right to vote. After over 70 years of trying, women could finally say they had the right to vote.
In 1916, “The Nationals Woman’s Party”, an organization of women formed in 1913 advocating for women’s rights began marching and picketing outside the White House. Women were pushing the government more than ever to call attention to women’s suffrage. Recognizing how important women were during World War One, the government was finally taking steps towards granting women the right to vote (“This Day in”, 2013).
By 1918, 15 states were already enforcing equal rights for women. Finally, in 1920 women got what they had been working towards for over 70 years. The United States added amendment 19 to the US Constitution. It states; “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridge by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” and “Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.” (“This Day in”, 2013).
After overcoming so many hurtles, women finally had something to show for it. Women had finally earned the right to vote. The Women of World War One proved themselves and were finally recognized by the government as strong individuals. Amendment 19 was added to the constitution in 1920 which granted women the right to vote. After over 70 years of trying, women could finally say they had the right to vote.