Reading reflection 6

The American women’s suffrage struggle is thoroughly discussed in Barber’s piece. She traces the movement’s history from its abolitionist beginnings in the 1830s through the 1920s adoption of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.

Barber examines suffragists’ tactics, such as political organizing, petitions, lobbying, and civil disobedience.

Overall, Barber’s paper provides a detailed and interesting analysis of the American movement for women’s suffrage, shining light on the problems and accomplishments of this pivotal period in American history.

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