The Fight for Women's Suffrage | Passing the Torch | 3

American History Tellers

Wondery

Society & Culture, Kids & Family, History, Education For Kids

4.7 • 18.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 March 2022

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

As the 20th century dawned, a new generation of women rose to take control of the suffrage cause. These young activists were going to college, delaying marriage, and pursuing careers. Their political savvy helped the movement win victories at the state level in the West. But new leaders like Carrie Chapman Catt also shunned Black activists. Facing discrimination within their own movement, Black suffrage leaders like Ida B. Wells forged their own path, fighting racism and sexism on their own terms.

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0:00.0	Hey, Prime Members, you can listen to American History Tellers add free on Amazon Music,
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0:09.6	Imagine it's September 1896 in San Francisco, California.
0:23.4	You are fresh out of college, where you led suffrage organizing on campus.
0:27.5	Today, you're in the home of a wealthy suffrage supporter.
0:30.6	She's asked you to train her and how to speak to potential voters,
0:34.1	so she can join your canvassing efforts.
0:36.4	With suffrage on the ballot in California in November,
0:39.2	this is a chance for both of you to make a real difference.
0:42.1	All right, pretend I'm a male voter at home,
0:45.0	and you're a canvasser knocking on my door.
0:48.4	The wealthy older woman nods and looks at her script as you close the parlour door,
0:52.9	preparing for your roleplay.
0:54.8	Go ahead.
0:58.9	Yes?
1:00.0	Good morning, sir.
1:01.1	My name is Mrs. Mini McKenzie.
1:03.2	I'm going door to door, speaking with voters about the suffrage referendum coming up in November.
1:08.8	Have you heard about it?
1:10.3	I don't know. I may have read something about it.
1:12.7	Wonderful. Can we count on your vote?
1:15.9	Give ladies the vote?
	...

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