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What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848?
What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848?
The Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 is considered the start of the women's suffrage movement in the United States. It was organized by Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and brought attention to women's rights by calling for improved legal status, economic opportunity, and the right to vote.
Who proposed the first national women's suffrage amendment?
Who proposed the first national women's suffrage amendment?
Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton proposed the first national women's suffrage amendment in 1878.
When was the 19th Amendment passed, granting women the right to vote?
When was the 19th Amendment passed, granting women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment was passed in 1920, granting women the right to vote.
What is considered the most significant democratic achievement of the Progressive Era?
What is considered the most significant democratic achievement of the Progressive Era?
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Who were the primary beneficiaries of the 19th Amendment before the Civil Rights movement?
Who were the primary beneficiaries of the 19th Amendment before the Civil Rights movement?
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What did the website help the author of the text to do?
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What were the separate spheres of influence for men and women historically?
What were the separate spheres of influence for men and women historically?
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What were some of the social issues that women's clubs worked to alleviate during the Progressive Era?
What were some of the social issues that women's clubs worked to alleviate during the Progressive Era?
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Why did women's suffrage take so long to achieve?
Why did women's suffrage take so long to achieve?
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What tactics did Paul and her followers use as part of the National Woman's Party (NWP)?
What tactics did Paul and her followers use as part of the National Woman's Party (NWP)?
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Why were some members of the NWP arrested and imprisoned?
Why were some members of the NWP arrested and imprisoned?
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What was the significance of the 19th Amendment?
What was the significance of the 19th Amendment?
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