Which amendment to the Constitution granted women the right to vote?

The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1920, specifically granted women the right to vote. This monumental change came after decades of activism and struggle by women’s suffrage movements, which sought to ensure equal voting rights. The language of the amendment clearly states that "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," making it explicit that gender discrimination in voting was unconstitutional. This amendment marked a significant milestone in American history and expanded democratic participation by ensuring that women had the same voting rights as men.

The other amendments listed address different issues; for example, the 15th Amendment prohibits the denial of voting rights based on race, the 24th Amendment eliminated poll taxes in federal elections, and the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to 18. Each of these has contributed to the evolution of voting rights, but it is the 19th Amendment that specifically pertains to granting women the right to vote.