29 mars 1875 - Minor v. Happersett
Description:
-court ruled that voting rights were not inherent in citizenship-women were citizens but state legislatures could deny women the vote if they wished
-Radical Republicans supported women's suffrage: greater expansion of democracy and a possible counterweight of African American votes
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
29 mars 1875
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 150 ans