Lesson 23 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 in the United States.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
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 in the United States. This was the result of a long and courageous fight by suffragists, who worked tirelessly for decades to achieve equality in voting rights. The amendment states that the right to vote cannot be denied based on sex. The 19th Amendment was a significant milestone in the women's rights movement, empowering women to take part in democracy and have their voices heard.
Key Facts
The 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920.
It granted women the right to vote.
Suffragists campaigned for decades for this amendment.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What did the 19th Amendment achieve?
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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