Up until the 20th century, women in the United States were not allowed to vote. The ideals of the time period were very different from what they are now. The views of women were generally negative and demeaning. This caused an uproar in the community of women as they felt their rights were not being protected. Women’s suffrage is an important part of history as it marked the beginning of a new era of equality. The 19th amendment was ratified in 1920 and gave women the right to vote. The 19th amendment was an important turning point in history as it gave women equal rights. Before the 19th amendment not all states allowed women to vote. This influenced suffragists to challenge the traditional roles of women. With the help of the federal government,
