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Why did so many states deny women the right to vote? Why was women’s suffrage legal in some states?
What strategies did women use to win the right to vote? Which were most successful? What made them successful?
What role did state governments play in extending voting rights to women? What role did the federal government play?
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Explore the complicated history of voting rights in the United States. Two characteristics of that history stand out: First, in fits and starts, more and more Americans have gained the right to vote. Second, over time, the federal government's role in securing these rights has expanded considerably.
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Key People: Alice Paul
Key Ideas: suffrage, suffragist
Key Events: Suffrage Movement
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Expanding Voting Rights
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