Women’s suffrage was one of WWI’s biggest impact on American society. During the war, all men were drafted and women began to labor in the industry. The United States was fighting for their democracy, where everyone has a voice. On the other hand, women did not have a voice in the government. In 1919, an amendment was proposed to the Constitution to give women the rights to vote. The conclusion was to first get two thirds votes each from the Senate and House of Representatives agreeing and then be “ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of several states.” (Doc. 1) Soon after, women got the rights to …show more content…
Recapping, President Wilson ran on the campaign of not entering the war, but Germany kept on sinking the United States’s merchandise ships. Intercepting the Zimmerman Note intensified the United States’ resolved to enter the war. World War I limited the freedom of speech, but gave African Americans a chance to rise up into their society. Women too, got the chance to ask for a voice in the government. Today, the United States remains involved in world affairs. The U.S. military from WWI evolved into a powerful fighting force that remains today. The changes from WWI increased the government’s powers and expanded economic