Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
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The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote, ratified on August 18, 1920.
This landmark legislation marked a significant victory in the women's suffrage movement, which had been advocating for voting rights for decades. The amendment states, "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." Its passage enfranchised millions of women, transforming the political landscape in the United States and laying the groundwork for future advancements in women's rights and equality.