Lesson 55 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe 19th Amendment: Women's Suffrage
The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote, marking a significant victory in the long struggle for women's suffrage in the United States.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote, marking a significant victory in the long struggle for women's suffrage in the United States. This amendment was the culmination of decades of activism, with women like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton leading the charge for equal voting rights. The passage of the 19th Amendment not only transformed the political landscape by enfranchising women but also set a precedent for future movements advocating for gender equality in various spheres.
Key Facts
Ratified in 1920, it granted women the right to vote.
The amendment was a result of decades of activism by suffragists.
Key figures included Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Timeline
Astronauts land on the Moon
The Berlin Wall falls
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Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2In what year was the 19th Amendment ratified?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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