The focus of the American women's suffrage movement in the 20th century was on securing the legal right to vote for women. Activists worked tirelessly to challenge societal norms and fight for equal voting rights, culminating in the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Leaders such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton mobilized grassroots efforts and organized protests to raise awareness about gender inequality. The movement not only aimed for suffrage but also sought broader social reforms impacting women's roles in society and advocating for their right to participate fully in democracy.