The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, enfranchised women in the United States, marking a major milestone in the struggle for gender equality. This amendment granted women the legal right to vote, which was a significant shift from the centuries of disenfranchisement they faced. Its passage not only empowered women politically but also spurred broader societal changes, as women began to take on more active roles in public life and politics. The enfranchisement also encouraged further activism for women’s rights and other civil liberties, fostering a more inclusive democracy and paving the way for future progress in gender equality.