Question

Which statement from Document #1, the Speech made by President Woodrow Wilson, best supports the context of the 19th amendment?

A) "We must recognize that women have an equal right to participate in the affairs of our great nation."
B) "It is time to acknowledge the invaluable contributions women have made to our society and grant them the right to vote."
C) "The 19th amendment is a crucial step towards achieving true equality for all citizens."
D) "I firmly believe that granting women the right to vote will strengthen our democracy and ensure a brighter future for our nation."

Answer 1

The best-supporting statement from President Woodrow Wilson's speech for the 19th Amendment's context is the acknowledgment of women's societal contributions and the granting of their voting rights. The correct option is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement from Document #1, the Speech made by President Woodrow Wilson, that best supports the context of the 19th Amendment would be: "It is time to acknowledge the invaluable contributions women have made to our society and grant them the right to vote."

This statement directly reflects the sentiments and arguments made by suffragists during their long campaign for the right to vote, which emphasized women's contributions to society and their deserving the same democratic rights as men.

The social and political activism of suffragists, their involvement in World War I efforts, and the use of the existing 14th and 15th Amendments to argue their case, all contributed to the changing attitudes and eventual passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women suffrage.