The goal of the suffrage movement in the early 20th century was to secure women's right to vote. Activists campaigned vigorously for legal equality and to challenge discriminatory practices that denied women participation in the political process. Leaders like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and later Alice Paul organized marches, protests, and lobbying efforts to promote their cause. The movement gained momentum, particularly during and after World War I, culminating in the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote in the United States. This achievement marked a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality.