aug 18, 1920 - Ratification of the 19th Amendment
Description:
The ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920 addressed industrial capitalism by expanding voting rights to women, who were also workers pushing for better conditions. It responded to urbanization by recognizing women's growing role in cities and reduced political corruption by challenging the dominance of political elites who had denied women the right to vote.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 18, 1920
Now
~ 104 years ago