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On Labor Day, they enlisted ______ leaders to speak at workers' picnics.
On Labor Day, they enlisted ______ leaders to speak at workers' picnics.
labor
They tacked up posters in store windows and ______ across fields to talk to farmers.
They tacked up posters in store windows and ______ across fields to talk to farmers.
traipsed
One artist attracted crowds by ______ while she promoted suffrage.
One artist attracted crowds by ______ while she promoted suffrage.
sketching
Another woman spoke between ______ at a prize fight in Madison Square Garden.
Another woman spoke between ______ at a prize fight in Madison Square Garden.
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Suffragists were mocked as bitter, ugly "______"
Suffragists were mocked as bitter, ugly "______"
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They were often depicted in cartoons looking like "______ from the insane asylums."
They were often depicted in cartoons looking like "______ from the insane asylums."
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In 1885, she married Leo Chapman, the editor of the ______ newspaper.
In 1885, she married Leo Chapman, the editor of the ______ newspaper.
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She was a tall, dignified woman with a ______-throated voice perfect for speech-making.
She was a tall, dignified woman with a ______-throated voice perfect for speech-making.
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Carrie Lane was born on January 9, ____.
Carrie Lane was born on January 9, ____.
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Carrie was raised on a farm in ____.
Carrie was raised on a farm in ____.
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Carrie was convinced that humans could evolve in moral and intellectual ways, a belief influenced by ____ new book.
Carrie was convinced that humans could evolve in moral and intellectual ways, a belief influenced by ____ new book.
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At Iowa State College, Carrie fought against the exclusion of women from ____ activities.
At Iowa State College, Carrie fought against the exclusion of women from ____ activities.
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After graduating, Carrie was initially offered the position of assistant principal, but she insisted on the top ____ position.
After graduating, Carrie was initially offered the position of assistant principal, but she insisted on the top ____ position.
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On Mother's Day, suffragists pressured preachers to deliver ____ sermons.
On Mother's Day, suffragists pressured preachers to deliver ____ sermons.
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Suffragists took to the streets and expressed their views from ____ in the street.
Suffragists took to the streets and expressed their views from ____ in the street.
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To spread the suffrage message, Carrie knew success would come with a wide base of ____.
To spread the suffrage message, Carrie knew success would come with a wide base of ____.
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She resigned as NAWSA president in 1904 to promote world ________.
She resigned as NAWSA president in 1904 to promote world ________.
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Her second husband, ________ Catt, was dying.
Her second husband, ________ Catt, was dying.
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The next year, Carrie organized an emergency convention in ________ City, New Jersey.
The next year, Carrie organized an emergency convention in ________ City, New Jersey.
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Carrie's 'Winning Plan' aimed to gain suffrage in ________ State.
Carrie's 'Winning Plan' aimed to gain suffrage in ________ State.
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It took two more years, but in ________, New York granted women the vote.
It took two more years, but in ________, New York granted women the vote.
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By 1919, fifteen states had granted women ________ suffrage.
By 1919, fifteen states had granted women ________ suffrage.
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When the Nineteenth Amendment made it through Congress on June 4, ________, Carrie's voice was one of triumph.
When the Nineteenth Amendment made it through Congress on June 4, ________, Carrie's voice was one of triumph.
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Suffragists honored Carrie with the gift of a sapphire-and diamond-studded ________.
Suffragists honored Carrie with the gift of a sapphire-and diamond-studded ________.
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Study Notes
Carrie Chapman Catt: Suffragist Leader
- Early interest in politics: Raised on a farm in Iowa, campaigned for Horace Greeley in 1872 presidential election.
- Named kittens after candidates: Carrie's cat had a litter and she named them after Greeley, Grant, and their running mates.
- Denied voting rights: Carrie was surprised that her mother and others couldn't vote in 1872 election.
- Pursued education: Earned a teaching certificate without telling her parents. Driven by Darwin's ideas on evolution and wanting intellectual growth, she saw education as key to advancement.
- Advocate for women's rights: Confronted gender discrimination at Iowa State College, defying rules of physical activity and debate club participation.
- Became principal of a school: Despite being offered assistant principal position, demanded and received top position in Mason City, Iowa.
- Newspaper editor: Married and became co-editor of the Mason City newspaper in 1885.
- Renewed commitment to suffrage: Returned to Iowa suffrage activism in 1887 after her husband's death, championing local election rights.
- Key role in suffrage movement: Active in suffrage groups. Inspired by Lucy Stone, she mobilized support, particularly younger people. Recognized for unique abilities in motivating others.
- Role in the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA): Became president in 1900, and created a map of states highlighting their suffrage statuses.
- Pushing for suffrage: Worked for both state and federal suffrage amendments with perseverance and creativity.
- Key figure in 19th Amendment passage: Led the charge in 1919, when the Nineteenth Amendment was passed, ensuring the rights of women in the United States.
- Emphasized equal rights: Crucial role in women achieving equal standing through activism.
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Explore the life and achievements of Carrie Chapman Catt, a prominent suffragist leader who played a crucial role in the women's rights movement. Learn about her early political interests, dedication to education, and advocacy for women's voting rights. Discover how Catt's experiences shaped her commitment to social justice and equality.
