95 years. The 15th Amendment was adopted in 1869 and ratified in 1870.
Almost 100 years(:
almost 100 years
Equal Rights Amendment
Equal Rights Amendment
Equal Rights Amendment
The Right to Equal treatment under the law.
No no no, she actively campaigned for the ratification. She was in favor.
the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) sparked debate and questions due to concerns about its potential impact on existing gender-related laws and societal norms. Some critics worried that the ERA could lead to unintended consequences, such as affecting certain legal protections based on gender or potentially changing traditional family dynamics. This uncertainty and differing interpretations of the ERA contributed to ongoing discussions around its ratification and implementation.
ERA
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) caused questions and controversy because it aimed to guarantee equal rights regardless of sex and was met with concerns about potential implications on traditional gender roles and family structures. Some argued that the ERA could lead to unintended consequences in areas such as military service, gender-specific facilities, and social norms. Others worried about the perceived threat to women's privileges and the potential erosion of protective legislation.
The equal rights amendment caused questions as a result of states revoking their ratification rights. This amendment was finally ratified in 1992 which was more than 202 years after it was first introduced into Congress.
Phyllis Schlafly
The thirteenth amendment ended slavery. The fourteenth amendment guaranteed basic civil rights, regardless of race. The right to vote, however, wasn't given to blacks until the ratification of the fifteenth amendment.