Question

Why did the Equal Rights Amendment fail to be ratified by the state legislatures?
A.The president never mailed the amendment to the states.

B.A political movement headed by Phyllis Schlafly grew against the ERA.

C.Certain states failed to introduce the amendment before their legislatures.

D.The amendment lost traction when other legislation rose to prominence.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

the states could could not introduce the amentment and hence the equal rights amendment was failed