Which Statement Best Describes the Path to Women's Suffrage in the United

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the path to women's suffrage in the United States?

• A) Some states granted women the right to vote first, and then a constitutional amendment gave all women the right to vote.
• B) A constitutional amendment gave all women the right to vote, and then each state passed laws granting women the right to vote.
• C) During the fall of 1920, every state passed a law granting women the right to vote, and the United States Constitution was amended to give women the right to vote.
• D) The Supreme Court ruled that laws prohibiting women's suffrage were unconstitutional, and all states were forced to give women the right to vote.
• E) A majority of voters in every state passed a national ballot initiative granting women the right to vote.

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Definitions:

19th Century

The period extending from January 1, 1801, through December 31, 1900, known for significant industrial, cultural, and political changes worldwide.

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