Women's Suffrage

     The entire goal of woman suffrage was to gain the right for a woman citizen to vote. This cause became something that both women and men became passionate about.
     Women suffragist faced much opposition throughout their cause. Men in general began to fear the changing role of women in society. Many thought that if women had the right to vote, they would vote in favor of prohibition or vote for restrictions on child labor. It is because of petty worries like these that suffrage was so hard to gain for women.

     As women began to take more roles in public reform, more criticism was thrown their way. Women pleaded for the right to vote because they, as men, were citizens of the United States of America. Women should be able to vote simply because it is their right as citizens.
     Suffrage for women was eventually gained with the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment. This addition to the constitution was adopted in 1920, giving women the right to vote. This right to vote is a privilege that should not be taken lightly. Many men and women worked to gain this right and all eligible citizens should take full advantage of voting.