Cause and Consequence of Women's Rights Movements in the Progressive Era

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Cause and Consequence of Women's Rights Movements in the Progressive Era

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Introduction to Women's Rights During the Progressive Era

Source A: Excerpt from a speech by Susan B. Anthony, 1900

'Women must fight for their rights to vote, own property, and have equal opportunities. Progress is slow but essential for justice.' Provenance: Speech delivered at a women's rights rally in 1900.

1.
Explain why women's rights activists like Susan B. Anthony believed their movement was important. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of Susan B. Anthony and opponents who believed women should not have voting rights.
[5 marks]
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Causes of the Women's Rights Movement

Source B: Excerpt from a newspaper article, 1912

'The push for women’s suffrage gained momentum due to increased education, participation in the workforce, and the influence of reform movements.' Provenance: Newspaper article reporting on societal changes during the early 20th century.

1.
Outline the main causes that led to the rise of women’s rights activism during the Progressive Era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how economic and social changes contributed to the women's rights movement.
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of Women's Rights Activism

Source C: Photograph of women protesting outside the White House, 1917

'Women demanding the right to vote, showing their active participation in political activism.' Provenance: Photographed during the women's suffrage campaign.

1.
Explain the significance of the women’s protests, such as the one in 1917, for the women's suffrage movement. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the achievements of the women's suffrage movement with its limitations during the early 20th century.
[5 marks]
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Long-term Impact of the Women's Rights Movement

Source D: Modern analysis of women's rights progress

'The early 20th-century women's rights movement laid the foundation for future advances in gender equality.' Provenance: Contemporary historical analysis.

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Describe the long-term effects of the women's rights movement initiated during the Progressive Era. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the women's rights movement of the Progressive Era has influenced modern gender equality efforts.
[6 marks]

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