b) 19th Amendment ratification

The ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote, is often seen as marking the end of the Progressive Era. This key event culminated decades of activism by women’s suffrage advocates and represented a significant achievement of the Progressive Movement, which had focused on social reforms and expanding democratic participation. The 19th Amendment’s ratification not only symbolized the success of one of the era’s major goals but also signaled a shift in the national focus from Progressive reforms to issues related to post-war adjustment and the upcoming Roaring Twenties. The amendment’s impact went beyond voting rights, influencing broader social and political changes in American society.