Which amendment is associated with Rankin's legislation?
15th Amendment
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment
Answer
The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote, making it a landmark achievement in the women's suffrage movement. This significant amendment eliminated gender-based discrimination in voting rights and affirmed the equality of women in political participation. The amendment was the culmination of decades-long activism, protests, and campaigns led by suffragists who fought tirelessly for women's rights and gender equality.
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