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Carrie Chapman Catt Research Paper

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Over the years Iowa State University has been the home of numerous great individuals who have changed not only the university, but the world! The University has honor many of its famous people and landmarks; however, not without some controversy. The social movements at Iowa State involving Carrie Chapman Catt and Jack Trice have transformed the College into the school that we know today. From all accounts Carrie Chapman Catt lived an extraordinary life, she was one of the most prominent suffragists in Twentieth Century America. Catt had a celebrated student career at Iowa State. While attending the University, she started her own female military drill club, she was the only female in her class, and she was also the Valedictorian of her class.

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