RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
WOMENS SUFFRAGE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The crowd applauded to show their support for the women marchers.
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It was followed immediately by the passage of a women’s suffrage amendment.
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Woodrow Wilson came by to make a speech in support of women’s suffrage.
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The male onlookers attacked the female marchers; with little intervention from the D.C. police.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The woman’s suffrage movement is important because it resulted in passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which finally allowed women the right to vote.
Detailed explanation-2: -On March 3, 1913, 5, 000 women marched up Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, demanding the right to vote.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Suffrage groups across the nation contributed to the success of the procession. From its New York headquarters, NAWSA urged suffrage supporters to gather in Washington: Because this is the most conspicuous and important demonstration that has ever been attempted by suffragists in this country.