Question

The 19th Amendment was officially added to the U.S. Constitution in 1920

A. Identify specifically what the 19th Amendment accomplished.
B. Explain why the amendment was necessary.
C. Identify at least ONE prominent person in U.S. History who was involved in the
movement that led to the amendment's ratification.

Answer 1

1. The 19th Amendment is the right for all citizens to vote and not be denied to vote in any state on the basis of gender.

2. This amendment was necessary because it allowed for more of a fair democracy (allowing any gender to vote), and progressed the women's sufferage movement.

3. One prominent person in US history who was involved in the movement that led to the amendment's ratification was Susan B Anthony