Question

Why did people like William Jennings Bryan support this amendment to the Constitution?

Answer 1

Support of William Jennings Bryan to this amendment to the Constitution:

• Throughout his life William Jennings Bryan supported many causes which led to the amendments to the constitution.

• Two of the major amendment he supported were 17th and 19th amendments.

• After 17th amendment went into effect it ended the indirect election way of selecting US Senates.

• Bryan strongly advocated for 'women’s right to vote' and his efforts led to the passage of 19th amendment.

• After the passage of 19th amendment US constitution guaranteed women a vote in elections.