Question

Even before the 19th Amendment was passed by the federal government, why do you think some states passed state laws allowing women to vote?

Answer 1

Some state possible did this because of the pressure women was putting on them, infact several of thousands of women took to the street demanding they have their right. In fact Several Activist paved the way: Lucy Stone, Susan B. Anthony, Matilda Joslyn Gage, Abby Kelley Foster, and Sojourner Truth