USA HISTORY

RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877

WOMENS SUFFRAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the definition of the word “Suffrage”?
A
The period of suffering
B
The right to vote
C
Being punished for no reason
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -/ˈsʌf.rɪdʒ/ the right to vote in an election, especially to vote for representatives in a government: universal suffrage (= the right of all adults to vote) Elections.

Detailed explanation-2: -Suffrage, political franchise, or simply franchise, is the right to vote in public, political elections and referendums (although the term is sometimes used for any right to vote).

Detailed explanation-3: -The Suffrage movement means the right to vote or franchise. It was the struggle for the privilege of women to vote and run for office and is part of the overall women’s rights movement.

Detailed explanation-4: -The term suffrage refers to the right to vote in an election. In many western democracies, especially in USA and Britain, women were initially denied the right to vote and contest an election to run for public office. A woman’s opinion was considered irrelevant and their voices were suppressed.

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