USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -They lobbied politicians, staged demonstrations, marches and petitions and campaigned to get the support of the public for the cause. In 1903, Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst formed the Women’s Social and Political Union.

Detailed explanation-2: -Traditional lobbying and petitioning were a mainstay of NWP members, but these activities were supplemented by other more public actions–including parades, pageants, street speaking, and demonstrations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Suffragists believed in peaceful, constitutional campaign methods. In the early 20th century, after the suffragists failed to make significant progress, a new generation of activists emerged. These women became known as the suffragettes, and they were willing to take direct, militant action for the cause.

Detailed explanation-4: -The leaders of this campaign-women like Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone and Ida B. Wells-did not always agree with one another, but each was committed to the enfranchisement of all American women.