Which state is one of the least populated and was the first to grant women the right to vote?

Which state is one of the least populated and was the first to grant women the right to vote?

• A. Montana
• B. South Dakota
• C. Wyoming
• D. Alaska

Answer: (C)

Wyoming stands out because it fits both clues: it granted women the right to vote very early, and it has a very small population. In 1869, while still a territory, Wyoming allowed women to vote, making it the first jurisdiction to do so. It’s also the least populous state today, which is why it’s described as one of the least populated. The other options granted suffrage later—Alaska in 1913, Montana in 1914, South Dakota in 1918—so they don’t achieve the earliest milestone. That combination is what makes Wyoming the correct choice.