How did the Nineteenth Amendment come to be part of our Constitution and why was it significant? A history of the female right's movement and the importance of the 19th amendment

The Nineteenth Amendment was a great victory for women, which had been in the works for decades before its ratification. This amendment says that, "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." Surprisingly, this amendment was not ratified until August 18, 1920. (Find Law 1) It took years of struggle and protest before women achieved the right to …

…this country. Females have proven to be well-respected members of society once they have had the chance. Moreover, women have become great politicians and lawyers, something that was previously deemed as an unsuitable occupation for them. This amendment was a giant stepping-stone toward the emergence of women in politics, society, and the economy. The only regret our nation should have is the unnecessary time of waiting before all citizens were given the freedom they deserve.