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Methods Used In The Women's Suffrage Movement

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Women used many different methods to earn the right to vote in the Women’s Suffrage Movement ( W.S.M ). One method used was a parade. W.S.M gathered many women to march with them. A large crowd gathered to watch the parade. Many angry men formed in the crowd shouting at the women. Instead of the police controlling the situation they left the scene and left the men and women fighting each other. They stated 100 people were hurt during the fight. The women of the W.S.M also boycotted W.W ( Woodrow Wilson ), traveling the country having rallies to encourage voters not to re-elect W.W but failed. They then had a National Women’s Party which was a success. One of the greatest methods used was picketing the White house. Women of the W.S.M stated

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