The suffrage movement succeeded in gaining women the right to vote. This is a truly remarkable achievement because ________.

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The suffrage movement had to rely on male legislators to ratify the right, which makes their achievement all the more remarkable. Despite facing opposition and resistance, they were ultimately successful in changing the law and gaining women the right to vote. The lack of group solidarity and decreasing number of supporters do not diminish the significance of their achievement. The notion that women try to outwit men by feminine wiles is a sexist stereotype that is not relevant to the suffrage movement's success.

The Suffrage Movement Succeeded in Gaining Women the Right to Vote