19th+Amendment+to+the+US+Constitution,+1920

= = Mandy Garelick 3/30/2009 Mr. Nolan H Global

19th Amendment to the US Constitution, 1920  Explain the times and/or issues that gave cause to your document. The 19th Amendment of the United States constitution prohibits each of the states and the federal government from denying any citizen the right to vote because of that citizen's sex. It was ratified on August 18, 1920. In the roaring twenties there were many technological advances and the image of the American woman was changing. With the new women, new values contrasted to previous women and “Flappers ” came about. Flappers were modern day women who wore makeup, cut their hair short, and showed a little bit more skin. During this time jazz was very popular and women would go to jazz clubs and drink some moonshine illegally with their men. Women suffrages fought for their right to vote and to have equal rights as men. Also, this took place during the time of prohibition when alcohol was illegal. Most of the population of men did not support this idea of equality between men and women, since for thousands of years most societies in the world men were always dominate over women. W hen women suffragists were in the streets and waiting outside the white house to speak with the president, men spat and threw things at them. Women have wanted equal rights and the right to vote for a long time and in 1920 the 19th amendment was passed by President Woodrow Wilson.  What is the history of your document? Describe its origins The history of this document was that women wanted equal rights as men and they go them. Women waited outside the white house holding woman suffragist flags that had three strips that were the colors purple, white, and yellow. The most famous and leading woman suffragist was Alice Paul. She joined the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) and was chairman. Later with her very good friend Lucy Burns who is also a famous women suffragist leader formed the Congressional Union for Women Suffrage. Alice Paul and her colleagues formed the National Woman's Party (NWP) in 1916 and never gave up even when the United States was beginning the First World War Finally President Woodrow Wilson passed the 19th amendment for women to vote.  Was there any controversy attached to this document from any direction? Yes there was plenty of controversy attached to this document. Men were not in favor of having equal rights as women. Most men felt that a woman’s place should be in the kitchen, minding the house, and taking care of the children. No president would pass equal rights amendment for women before President Wilson. Men strongly opposed this idea of not being aboue women in the social ranking. Men would spit and throw things at women suffragists waiting outside the white house or who were in parades promoting equal rights. Women, and especially African women were in favor of women suffrage, and men strongly opposed this.

What is the significance of this document in American history? The significance of this document is that finally in 1920 women got the right to vote. Now women had the same rights as men and are equal. This amendment to the United States constitution allowed women to be free, to have a career and be a mother. This opened up so many new doors to women. Now they can vote for the next president of the United States, they can speak and their voice will be heard. Women can have opportunities to more jobs, and basically do whatever men do. The 19th amendment gave equal rights to men and women. Women don’t have to be home all day minding the house and children, they can do several things. Women can take part in government and are finally equal. Where would you place this document on a scale of 100 - 1? Explain your position. (1 = most important) This document on a scale of importance would probally be number ten. This is because now women have the right to vote. Eventually this leads to equal rights for African Americans and other equal rights acts. Women now can participate in the government, have several job opportunities, and be free. Basically after this amendment was passed women can own land and have their autonomy. Women are about fifty perecnt of the United States and now they are not just someone cooking and cleaning, but they are now apart of the future America of freedom and equality. ID the document 10 spots before yours. Compare and contrast your documents. Which was more important/significant in YOUR opinion? Joint Address to Congress Leading to War with Japan, 1941 The 19th amendment and the Joint Address Leading to War with Japan have several similarities and differences. For example, they both provide jobs for women. With the United States going to war with Japan they will need nurses and several jobs for women to take control of when the men go to war. Also, both of these documents have huge impacts on America. Women are finally free and America is going to war. These documents are very different. For example the 19th amendment is about women and the Joint Address to Congress Leading to War with Japan is about the Second World War Women suffragists are very different from soldiers. I think the Joint Address to Congress Leading to War with Japan in 1941 is more important than the 19th amendment even though they are both extremely important documents. The war document is more important because it affects the whole United States and other nations as a whole including women.