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What right did the Nineteenth Amendment secure for U.S. women?

  • Right to vote

  • Right to work

  • Right to divorce

  • Right to own property

Answer

The Nineteenth Amendment, ratified in 1920, secured the right to vote for women in the United States. Prior to its passage, women were denied the franchise, despite their efforts to gain suffrage through protests, petitions, and lobbying. The amendment's ratification marked a significant milestone in the women's rights movement, granting women equal political participation and representation.
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