Women and the Right to VoteWomen and the Right to Vote

"Have women always been allowed to vote in the United States? No. The right to vote was extended to women who were citizens throughout the U.S. in 1920, when the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. It happened almost 150 years after the founding out our country! Inside, you'll find: How, for decades, women of all backgrounds battled for the right to vote by writing articles, signing petitions and protesting in large parades ; Iconic photos, biographies, a timeline, and details about who opposed giving women he right to vote ; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!"--Back cover