The Struggle for Women's Suffrage in the United States

Suffrage is the right to vote, especially in political elections. The term suffrage comes from the Latin word suffragium, meaning "support" or "help". Suffragists were people who advocated for women's suffrage, or the right of women to vote.

In the early 20th century, many women fought for their right to vote, and they were often called suffragists. These women organized marches, rallies, and other protests to demand the right to vote. They also lobbied politicians and government officials to support their cause.

The suffrage movement was successful in the United States, and women gained the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920. The amendment states that "the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."

Today, the term suffragist is often used to refer to anyone who advocates for voting rights or other forms of political participation. It can also be used more broadly to describe anyone who supports a particular cause or movement.