Question

Did the Equal Rights Amendment finally become part of the Constitution after decades of going down to defeat?

A) True
B) False

Answer 1

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) did not become part of the Constitution after decades of efforts. It passed Congress in 1972 but fell three states short of ratification by the 1982 deadline.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) proposed in 1923 aimed to ban all forms of gender discrimination. Despite being introduced in every session of Congress since then and passing Congress in 1972, the ERA fell three states short of ratification by the 1982 deadline. Although the amendment enjoyed widespread support and endorsements from presidents such as Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy, a countermovement led by conservatives like Phyllis Schlafly raised concerns about potential negative consequences for women.