The "Petition for Women's Suffrage" was a formal request advocating for women's right to vote. This movement gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as women across the United States and other countries organized to demand equal voting rights. Key figures, such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, played significant roles in promoting this cause. The petition highlighted the belief that women deserved the same political rights as men. Supporters argued that voting was essential for women to influence laws and policies affecting their lives. The efforts of these activists eventually led to significant legal changes, including the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote in the United States.