The major movement that sought to grant women the right to vote is known as the Suffragist Movement. This campaign gained momentum throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, advocating for women's suffrage in many countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. Prominent figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Emmeline Pankhurst played vital roles in organizing protests, rallies, and lobbying efforts. The movement culminated in significant victories, including the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in the U.S. in 1920, which granted women the legal right to vote, fundamentally altering societal norms and increasing women's participation in politics.