Suffrage: The Battle For Women’s Rights To Vote

They were called the “Soldiers In Petticoats,” “Iron Jawed Angels” and “Suffragettes.” After a battle that spanned the 18th and 20th centuries, generations of brilliant, determined women fought for the right to vote.

2020 marked the 100th anniversary of American women being granted the Constitutional right to vote. The history of women voting is important, but little-known, crusade for civil rights in America.

The struggle was long, arduous, and dangerous. Although many Americans know the name of Susan B. Anthony (click here to read how she was arrested for voting!) most are unfamiliar with the long list of brave women who led the 150-year-old movement!