RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
WOMENS SUFFRAGE
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They did not like that women were only allowed to enter saloons on Sundays
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They did not like that men spent time in the saloons discussing sports
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They did not like that men made political decisions outside of the reach of women
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Women’s clubs “established the idea that women had a moral duty and responsibility to transform, define and shape public policy". Women’s clubs were also “training schools” for women who wanted to get involved in the public sphere. They helped women attain both social and political power.
Detailed explanation-2: -In case you’re wondering, it is “Woman’s” club, not “Women’s” club.
Detailed explanation-3: -Gentleman’s clubs were private places that were designed to allow men to relax and create friendships with other men. In the 19th and 20th centuries, clubs were regarded as a central part of elite men’s lives. They provided everything a regular home would have.
Detailed explanation-4: -Two prototypical women’s clubs were founded in 1868, Sorosis and the New England Women’s Club. Journalist Jane Cunningham Croly, a founder of Sorosis, and Julia Ward Howe, representing the New England Women’s Club, traveled the country promoting the value of clubs administered and controlled by women.