Identify the causes and effects of the passage of the nineteenth amendment. Drag and drop each cause and effect into the apprpiate category.

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Certainly! Here are the causes and effects of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States:

Causes:

  1. Women’s Suffrage Movement: A long-standing social and political campaign advocating for women's voting rights.
  2. World War I: Women's contributions to the war effort helped change perceptions about their roles in society.
  3. Historical Inequality: The ongoing struggle against gender-based discrimination and social inequality.
  4. Activism and Advocacy: Key figures and organizations, like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and the National American Woman Suffrage Association, pushing for change.

Effects:

  1. Increased Political Participation: Women began to vote in greater numbers, influencing elections and policies.
  2. Changes in Social Norms: Improved public perception of women’s roles in society and politics.
  3. Future Legislation: The passage of other civil rights and gender equality legislation in the years that followed.
  4. Empowerment of Women: Greater opportunities for women in leadership positions and the workforce.

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