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Explore the significance of the vote in the American system of government, from the grassroots movements at Seneca Falls to the national efforts by organizations like NAWSA and the National Women's Party. Learn about the strategic plans, protests, and civil disobedience used in the fight for suffrage rights.
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Progressive Reforms Rights for Women
Focus Question • Why is the vote so important in the American system of government?
The Quest for Voting Rights • Women long called for suffrage • Seneca Falls • The Arrest of Susan B. Anthony • Issue put on the back burner nationally
Gains at the Local Level • Suffrage rights grew on local levels • Areas within a woman’s sphere • Greater equality, especially on the farm • Concerted effort by the Suffragettes
NAWSA • National American Woman Suffrage Association • “Winning Plan” of Carrie Chapman Catt • Lobby for a Constitutional Amendment • Push for state suffrage laws • Used the Referendum process • “Society Plan”
Radical Action • Some took drastic action • Took cues from the British Suffrage movement • National Women’s Party • Led by Alice Paul • Sponsored massive picketing • Civil Disobedience • Hunger Strikes
Summary • What would you say to a classmate was the most important thing learned in class today? Explain your response.