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=Women's Suffrage=

Women's suffrage is the right to vote or run for office. in 1893, the British were the first colony that extended these rights to women. In 1920, the 19th Amendment was passed. Which provided "The right of citizens of the United States to vote can't be denied by the United States or by any state because of sex." Two women that are remembered in history are Susan b. Anthony and Jeannette Rankin. Susan B. Anthony was and American Civil Rights leader and played a very important role in the passing of the 19t Amendment. She traveled in the U.S and averaged about 70 to a 100 speeches per year. Jeannette B. Rankin was the only women to be elected to congress after the 19th Amendment came in act. media type="custom" key="7882103" align="center"