Alice Paul and Lucy Burns

Hey everyone! Today we finished the Temperance Movement leading into the enactment of Prohibition in 1920. We also discussed the beginnings of the women's suffrage movement. We debated arguments for and against women's suffrage during the time period. We also looked at one of the most prominent organizations, the National American Women's Suffrage Association (NAWSA). This organization used peaceful methods to pressure state and national governments to allow women to vote.

Many women, especially the younger generation, became impatient about the progress of peaceful protest. Influenced by the British women's suffrage movement, American suffragettes began to use more radical methods to gain the right to vote.

For homework, you are to research two of the most interesting leaders during this time period: Alice Paul and Lucy Burns. Please gather information about these two and the different methods they used. We will discuss this in the beginning of next class.

Your test on the Progressive Era is going to be on the Thursday after Thanksgiving. Please email me if you have any questions. Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur