The suffrage and women’s rights movements were pivotal in shaping U.S. history by advocating for gender equality and women’s political empowerment. Central to the movements was the fight for the right to vote, which culminated in the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920. Leaders such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton mobilized women and men alike, challenging societal norms and exposing gender-based injustices. Beyond suffrage, these movements laid the foundation for subsequent discussions on women’s rights in education, employment, and reproductive health. Their legacy continues to influence modern feminism, shaping policy and social attitudes toward gender equality today.