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Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony believed that women deserve the same rights as men—the right to go to college, the right to own land, and the right to vote. Throughout their lives, they worked together to gather support through public speeches, parades, and newspaper articles. Many years later, their work and the work of hundreds of others led to the Nineteenth Amendment, granting American women the right to vote.

We collected ideas from kids all across the country, with their suggestions for the Kids Bill of Rights. We've posted some of the most popular answers below. Do you agree with this list? Try making your own list for the kids in your neighborhood, your school, or your town.

Kyle, Age 10
All children should be able to play any sports without worry about cost.

Caitlin, Age 11
Kids should have the right to protest if they are feeling unjustly treated by adults or other kids.

Sally, Age 11
I think all children should be able to go to college when they are at a proper age.

Kira, Age 11
I think kids should be able to vote in something they believe in.

Susanne, Age 8
Kids should have the right to go to bed whenever they want.

Sara, Age 10
Kids should have the right to wear what they want to wear to school but if they wear something that is see-through then they should wear something else.

Madison, Age 4
Kids have the right to tell grown-ups when something is upsetting them.

Elisha, Age 9
When your parents are getting a divorce you have the right to speak in court.

Katie, Age 9 and a half
Kids should have the right to vote on subjects taught in public schools.

Jessie, Age 8
I want a right to help the kids with no family. I want to find more homes for them.

Irina, Age 11
All special days or national holidays we have are celebrating grown-ups like Christopher Columbus. I think us kids should have our own day celebrating us. We could be in charge for once.