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Carrie Chapman Catt campaigned for Horace Greeley's presidential candidacy in 1872.
Carrie Chapman Catt campaigned for Horace Greeley's presidential candidacy in 1872.
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Carrie Chapman Catt's first job after graduating college was as a school principal in Mason City, Iowa.
Carrie Chapman Catt's first job after graduating college was as a school principal in Mason City, Iowa.
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Carrie Chapman Catt was instrumental in the establishment of "G Company" at Iowa State College, providing exercise opportunities for women.
Carrie Chapman Catt was instrumental in the establishment of "G Company" at Iowa State College, providing exercise opportunities for women.
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Carrie Chapman Catt's views on women's suffrage were primarily influenced by Charles Darwin's theories on evolution.
Carrie Chapman Catt's views on women's suffrage were primarily influenced by Charles Darwin's theories on evolution.
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Carrie Chapman Catt believed that the Declaration of Sentiments was a powerful tool for the suffrage movement.
Carrie Chapman Catt believed that the Declaration of Sentiments was a powerful tool for the suffrage movement.
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Carrie Chapman Catt advocated for a wide range of suffrage methods, from street speeches to religious influence.
Carrie Chapman Catt advocated for a wide range of suffrage methods, from street speeches to religious influence.
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Carrie Chapman Catt's efforts were focused solely on the United States, and she did not engage with international suffrage movements.
Carrie Chapman Catt's efforts were focused solely on the United States, and she did not engage with international suffrage movements.
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Carrie Chapman Catt believed that success in the fight for women's suffrage depended on a widespread base of support, and she actively sought to expand the suffrage movement.
Carrie Chapman Catt believed that success in the fight for women's suffrage depended on a widespread base of support, and she actively sought to expand the suffrage movement.
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Carrie Catt resigned as NAWSA president in 1904 to focus on personal matters and promote world suffrage.
Carrie Catt resigned as NAWSA president in 1904 to focus on personal matters and promote world suffrage.
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In 1915, Carrie Catt led a parade of three thousand people down Fifth Avenue in New York City.
In 1915, Carrie Catt led a parade of three thousand people down Fifth Avenue in New York City.
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Carrie's efforts contributed to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in June 1919.
Carrie's efforts contributed to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in June 1919.
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Fifteen states granted women full suffrage by the year 1920.
Fifteen states granted women full suffrage by the year 1920.
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Carrie Catt called the suffrage movement a crusade to emphasize its seriousness.
Carrie Catt called the suffrage movement a crusade to emphasize its seriousness.
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Carrie received a brooch as a gift from suffragists after the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified.
Carrie received a brooch as a gift from suffragists after the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified.
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The Nineteenth Amendment was voted into the Constitution by the states in July 1920.
The Nineteenth Amendment was voted into the Constitution by the states in July 1920.
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Carrie Catt's husband was indifferent to her suffrage work.
Carrie Catt's husband was indifferent to her suffrage work.
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Carrie organized picnics for workers and farmers to promote suffrage.
Carrie organized picnics for workers and farmers to promote suffrage.
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One effective tactic of the suffragists was the 'suffrage cafe' where women served meals while promoting their cause.
One effective tactic of the suffragists was the 'suffrage cafe' where women served meals while promoting their cause.
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Leo Chapman was a well-known politician who supported the suffrage movement.
Leo Chapman was a well-known politician who supported the suffrage movement.
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Carrie faced sexual harassment in her workplace while working as a journalist.
Carrie faced sexual harassment in her workplace while working as a journalist.
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In 1900, Carrie became president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and created a map of the United States showing women’s suffrage status.
In 1900, Carrie became president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and created a map of the United States showing women’s suffrage status.
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Carrie had a quiet and unremarkable speaking voice, making it difficult for her to attract an audience.
Carrie had a quiet and unremarkable speaking voice, making it difficult for her to attract an audience.
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Suffragists were encouraged by widespread public support for women's voting rights.
Suffragists were encouraged by widespread public support for women's voting rights.
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Carrie first got involved in the suffrage movement after meeting an inspirational figure named Susan B. Anthony.
Carrie first got involved in the suffrage movement after meeting an inspirational figure named Susan B. Anthony.
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Study Notes
Carrie Chapman Catt: Life and Activism
- Early Interest in Politics: Raised on a farm in Iowa, young Carrie Chapman Catt accompanied her father to political rallies for Horace Greeley's presidential campaign in 1872.
- Named Kittens After Candidates: She named her cat's kittens after candidates Greeley, Grant and their running mates.
- Denied Right to Vote: Catt was perplexed when her mother and other women were denied the right to vote.
- Determination to Teach and Study: Obtaining a teaching certificate without parental knowledge, inspired by Charles Darwin's ideas on evolution, Catt believed education was key to personal advancement.
- Defying Gender Roles in College: At Iowa State College, she established "G Company" for women to participate in physical activities and challenged gendered rules related to participation in debate clubs.
- Principal in Mason City: After graduating, she worked as principal of a Mason City school, demanding the top position instead of an assistant role.
Suffrage Activism and Advocacy
- Diverse Tactics: Suffragists used various methods like speaking from soapboxes, pressuring religious leaders, and distributing leaflets to garner support for the cause.
- Encountering Opposition: Suffragists faced criticism, being labeled as "bitter she-men" and depicted in negative ways in cartoons, which served as a reminder of the resistance.
- Marriage to and Collaboration with Leo Chapman: She married and co-edited a newspaper, highlighting the struggles women faced in the workforce and demanding equal rights.
- Campaign for Local Elections: Returned to Iowa and spearheaded campaigns for women's right to vote in local elections in 1887.
- Influence and Motivation of Lucy Stone: Impressed by suffrage activist Lucy Stone and determined to invigorate the cause at a statewide meeting.
- Facing Discouragement: Experienced setbacks and discouragement among suffragists, but refused to be discouraged and energized the movement for suffrage.
- Focus on Mobilizing Groups: Excellent at organizing and mobilizing people, particularly young people involved in the fight for suffrage.
- Becoming President of NAWSA: Became the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1900, and was instrumental in leading the movement towards the constitutional amendment.
- Using Visuals: Organized maps to visualize progress of the fight for suffrage, using color-coded to highlight differences in states' laws.
- Leading the Winning Plan in NY: Leading a massive parade through Fifth Avenue to rally support for women's suffrage.
- Gaining Momentum Towards a Constitutional Amendment: Carrie's tireless advocacy, state-by-state campaigns and skillful political maneuvering were key factors in pushing for the right to vote.
- Celebration of the 19th Amendment: Saw the passing of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote in 1920.
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Explore the life and activism of Carrie Chapman Catt, a pivotal figure in the women's suffrage movement. Discover her early interests in politics, challenges she faced in her education, and her determination to advocate for women's rights. This quiz delves into her innovative strategies and the societal norms she challenged.
