Amendment 19 voting flashcards

What is the 19th Amendment?

It granted women the right to vote in the U.S.

Year of ratification

The 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920.

True or false: The 19th Amendment ended all voting discrimination.

False, because it did not address racial discrimination.

Fill in the blank: The 19th Amendment allows _____ to vote.

women

Difference between the 15th and 19th Amendments

The 15th prohibits racial voting discrimination; the 19th prohibits gender discrimination.

What did the 19th Amendment symbolize?

It symbolized women's suffrage and empowerment in the U.S.

Key figure for women's suffrage

Susan B. Anthony was a leading activist.

Question: What movement led to the 19th Amendment?

The women's suffrage movement.

True or false: The 19th Amendment was an immediate success.

False, because challenges remained for many women.

What social change did the 19th Amendment initiate?

It expanded democracy by including women in voting.

Key event before the 19th Amendment

The Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 was pivotal.

What is suffrage?

Suffrage is the right to vote in political elections.

Impact of the 19th Amendment

It increased voter turnout and political participation among women.

Fill in the blank: Ratification required _____ states.

36 states

Question: Who opposed the 19th Amendment?

Some women and traditionalists who favored the status quo.

True or false: The 19th Amendment applies to all U.S. territories.

True, because it applies nationwide.

What did the 19th Amendment accomplish for women?

It legally recognized their right to vote.