AP World Unit 9.1 (Cram)

United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)

A landmark document adopted by the UN after WWII that states basic rights and freedoms for all humans, including equality, liberty, education, and freedom from torture—not legally binding but super influential.

Women's Suffrage (Global Trend)

The worldwide movement for women's right to vote, starting in the late 19th century and spreading across countries in the 20th—often tied to broader fights for gender equality and human rights.

United States Women's Suffrage

Women in the U.S. won the right to vote with the 19th Amendment in 1920, after decades of activism led by groups like the National Woman's Party and leaders like Susan B. Anthony.

Brazil Women's Suffrage

Brazil granted women the right to vote in 1932, though at first it was only for literate women. Full suffrage rights came later as laws became more inclusive.

Japan Women's Suffrage

Japanese women gained voting rights in 1945, after WWII, as part of post-war democratic reforms supported by the U.S. occupation government.

Indian Women's Suffrage

India granted women equal voting rights in 1947 when it became independent—no gradual process, women had the vote from the beginning of modern India's democracy.

Morocco Women's Suffrage

Women in Morocco gained the right to vote in 1963, shortly after the country gained independence from France—part of broader modernization and reform efforts.

Female Literacy Rate

The percentage of women who can read and write—used as a key measure of gender equality, access to education, and women's empowerment globally.

Global Feminism

An international movement advocating for women's rights, gender equality, and social justice across cultures—focuses on issues like education, health, violence, and political representation.