The Women's Suffrage Movement was and continues to be one of the most incredible events in American history. It was a struggle by women to gain their right to vote and run for office. In the United States, women did not have the right to vote until the 19th century. In addition to the struggle of many individuals, women's suffrage was very difficult to obtain. It was not until August 1920 that women were not granted the right to vote nationally. These women's rights affected federal government elections and became an important factor in the decision of national leaders. Women's suffrage can be considered a black mark in American history and it was the most important emancipation and a political movement in its own right. . In the early 1800s, women were expected to confine their lives to family and the home. They were not encouraged to pursue further education or higher professional careers. Women were also in a position of subjection. The basic law in the United States was the common law of England, and under this law women were considered inferior to others. ...