One of the most significant milestones in the history of women's rights, undoubtedly, was the introduction of suffrage, a woman's right to vote. Women had very little legal power back then, and so for most, true independence was difficult to achieve. This landmark decision, however, heralded a new era for women, an era of increased freedom and autonomy. The fight for women's suffrage began in the latter half of the 19th century, when small groups led by activists, namely Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, protested the 14th Amendment (and the 15th Amendment by extension) because of their exclusion of women. However, they didn't directly argue that the 14th and 15th Amendments were misinterpreted and that they were inclusive of women-
