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Susan B. Anthony
She founded the National Women Suffrage Association in 1869. She led other women to vote with her over 150 times in 10 statesand the District of Columbia. -
Illegal Voting
It was illegal for women to vote or have any say in government, but African Americans were able to have some say in government. -
Carry Nation and the WCTU
Carry Nation worked for prohibition as well as the WCTU. When they found this cause to fight for, they gained a voice politically just a little bit. -
NAWSA Tactics
This group united with the NWSA in 1890 which strengthened the women's political voice because of all of their members. -
Carrie Chapman Catt and New NAWSA Tactics
Carrie Chapman Catt was the succesor as president of NAWSA. She concentrated on 5 tactics:
1. Painstaking organization
2. Close ties between local, state, and national workers
3. Establishing a wide base of support
4. Cautious Lobbying
5. Gracious, ladylike behavior -
19th Amendment
This amendment granted women the right to vote.