Timeline & Chronology of Women's Rights in the Progressive Era

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline & Chronology of Women's Rights in the Progressive Era

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Timeline of Women's Rights in the Progressive Era

The Progressive Era in the United States, roughly from 1890 to 1920, was a period of significant social reform, including efforts to improve women's rights. Key events included the founding of women's suffrage organizations, protests, and legislative changes that advanced gender equality.

Source A: Excerpt from the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) founding document, 1890

"Our goal is to secure the vote for women so they can participate equally in democracy and influence legislation for social reform." Provenance: Official statement from NAWSA, 1890.

1.
Outline the key events in the women's rights movement from 1890 to 1920. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the significance of the 19th Amendment for women's rights. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the strategies used by women's rights activists before and after 1900. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse how the founding of NAWSA contributed to the women's suffrage movement. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Explain why protests and marches were important to the women's suffrage movement. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Describe the main challenges women faced in gaining voting rights during this period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Analyse the impact of societal attitudes on the progress of women's rights during the Progressive Era. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
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Compare the achievements of women's rights activists before 1900 with those after 1900. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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1/1/2026
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