Joshua J. answered • 03/16/21
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Women’s suffrage was a nearly century-long fight to help gain voting rights for women. The need to vote was based off of many ideas. Women felt as if they were equal to men in all aspects and felt as if the Constitution was deriving them of their rights.
When the Civil War came along, the movement lost speed until later in 19th century. As lawmakers passed the 14th, 15th, and 16th admen demands, women felt as if they were once again being deemed helpless as they were left hanging. Instead of sulking, women pushed forward as Congress was making all these new laws.
Many groups came to converge on women’s rights led by famous women such as Susan B. Anthony who eventually succeeded in gaining voting rights by explaining to politicians that women were different from men but in a beneficial way. In being able to fill in for men in terrible times of war, sustain the house, and even go into the labor force, they showed Congress they were equal and brought forth their fair share. This helped them win voting rights. Overall, women wanted voting rights not just to vote but to show their equality amongst men.
