Which landmark legislation granted women the right to vote?

• A. The Voting Rights Act
• B. The Susan B. Anthony Amendment
• C. The 19th Amendment
• D. The Equal Rights Amendment

Answer: (C)

The 19th Amendment is the landmark legislation that granted women the right to vote in the United States. Ratified in 1920, this 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." This significant change was the culmination of decades of activism by women suffragists who fought for equal voting rights.

The Voting Rights Act, while also an important piece of legislation aimed at ensuring voting rights for all citizens, primarily focused on eliminating racial discrimination in voting rather than specifically granting women the right to vote, which had already been addressed by the 19th Amendment. The Susan B. Anthony Amendment is actually another name for the 19th Amendment, making it somewhat redundant in this context. The Equal Rights Amendment, although aimed at ensuring equal legal rights for all citizens regardless of sex, has not yet been ratified and does not specifically address voting rights. Thus, the correct answer highlights the specific amendment that secured women's suffrage in American history.