Blazing a Trail for Women's Votes

In the 19th century, Wyoming was a pioneer in women's suffrage, granting voting rights to women in 1869. This move was intended to attract more settlers, including women, to the territory. Despite the exclusion of Native Americans, Wyoming's legislation set a precedent, influencing other Western states like Utah and Montana. When Wyoming became a state in 1890, it retained women's voting rights, contributing to the eventual nationwide suffrage in 1920.

What was the impact of Wyoming's legislation on women's suffrage in other states?

Why did it take until 1920 for women in the rest of the United States to gain the right to vote?