Question

Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?

Answer 1

New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote.

In 1893, New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote in national elections. The campaign for women's suffrage in New Zealand was a long and hard-fought battle, led by suffragist Kate Sheppard and her colleagues. They organized petitions, public meetings, and lobbying efforts to persuade politicians to allow women to vote. 

Their efforts paid off when the Parliament of New Zealand passed the Electoral Act in September 1893, granting women the right to vote. The first election in which women were able to vote was held on November 28, 1893. New Zealand's decision to grant women the right to vote was a significant milestone in the fight for women's suffrage and had a ripple effect around the world.

Answer 2

Friesland was the first country to allow women to vote in elections. However only female landowners were allowed to vote. However, New Zealand was the first self-governing colony in the World to allow all women the right to vote.

Answer 3

The first country to grant women the right to vote in national elections was actually New Zealand. Women in New Zealand gained this right in 1893 with the passage of the Electoral Act of 1893. Therefore, New Zealand holds the distinction of being the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote.

Answer 4

New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote in 1893. This was followed by Australia in 1902 and Finland in 1906. The United States granted women the right to vote in 1920.

Answer 5

The first country to grant women the right to vote was New Zealand, in 1893. This was a significant milestone in the fight for women's suffrage and paved the way for other countries to follow suit.