RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
WOMENS SUFFRAGE
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They argued that women were equal to men, therefore the federal government had to grant them the right to vote like men
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They argued that women had to follow state laws and pay taxes, therefore they should have the right to vote like men
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They argued that because women were responsible for taking care of the home, they should have the right to vote like men
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They argued suffrage was not for women
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Detailed explanation-1: -But for almost 100 years, women (and men) had been fighting for women’s suffrage: They had made speeches, signed petitions, marched in parades and argued over and over again that women, like men, deserved all of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Detailed explanation-2: -While the men were away fighting in the First World War, the women were called upon to do the work earlier done by men. The working women began to realise the unfair stereotypes imposed on them. These women then started organising themselves into groups and demanded an equal right to vote.
Detailed explanation-3: -Arguments in support of suffrage were grounded in women’s rights: Natural rights-those who are affected by laws should have a say in making them. No taxation without representation-women are wage workers and pay taxes. Legislation will be more moral, educational and humane-women will clean up politics and government.
Detailed explanation-4: -Some suffragists used more confrontational tactics such as picketing, silent vigils, and hunger strikes.