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Who opened the Hull House and educated and house immigrants?

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Jane Addams.

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Which amendment granted women’s suffrage?

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19th.

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What is the term that describes a group who uses religion to advocate and protect from criticism in efforts to push social reform?

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Social Gospel.

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Who is attributed with getting America into war with Spain by sensationalizing reports of the conditions in Cuba?

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William Randolph Hearst. A major newspaper owner.

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What did Theo establish as an investigative committee in order to watch over potentially corrupt corporate entities and to observe working conditions?

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The Bureau of Corporations.

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Who was a major proponent of women’s suffrage and aided in the temperance movement?

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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What was the 17th Amendment?

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Direct election of senators.

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What gave America the ability to build and occupy Guantanamo Bay?

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The Platte Amendment

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The War Guilt Clause was in what and what was its official name?

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It was part of the Treaty Of Versailles. Article 231

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Who signed the Treaty of Versailles from Germany?

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The Social Democratic Party (Communists, according to Hitler).

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What was the 18th Amendment and how did it come about?

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-Prohibition. Pushed by many advocates of social reofrm but especially by women seeking suffrage. And women’s Temperance movements. Alcohol seen as the evil of society.

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What diplomatic form would become more accepted and was opposite of a “big stick” approach?

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Dollar Diplomacy.

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What did Germany do to get America into war and why did they do it?

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  1. They reenacted unrestricted submarine warfare even though they promised two years prior to stop only because they were running low on supplies and Brits were causing a blockade from supplies. 2. The zimmerman telegram was intercepted. Germany knew eventually America would be involved but wanted Mexico to go fuck with them first.
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Who is Jane Addams?

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She established the Hull House which fed and educated immigrants.

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What made it illegal to falsely advertise food and drug products?

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The Pure Food and Drug Act (1906).

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What is the 19th Amendment?

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Womens’ Suffrage

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The four reasons why America wanted to expand in the 1890’s.

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  1. Wanted expansion overseas to sell to foreign markets. Domestic economy at its peak, fears that demand would drop, sell overseas. 2. A growing US Navy thanks to Teddy Roosevelt. 3. Social Darwinism/Manifest Destiny. 4. To spread political ideology around the globe (Democracy).
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Provisions of the Treaty of 1898?

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  1. Spain relinquishes Cuba 2. US get Puerto Rico and Guam 3. US purchase Philipines for 20 million.
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How did America get ownership of Panama Canal?

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-Panamanian revolution against Columbian rule. -Columbia stopped a purchase agreement between US and New Panama Canal Company. -Columbia sends warships to Panama to stop revolution but GREAT WHITE FLEET is waiting for them, forcing them to turn around.

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Who is Gifford Pinchot?

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A naturalist who advocated for the conservation of natural forests and resources.

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This law banned fixed prices on goods and interlocking directorates.

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The Clayton Antitrust Act.

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What is General Pershing known for?

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Pursuing Pancho Villa, not finding him, and being sent to War in europe.

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Outcome of the United Mine Workers Union and bosses meetings in White House?

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Not much, other than a 10% increase in pay for workers and bosses no longer recognizes the Union as a legitimate organization (Square Deal).

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What was signed to end the war in Europe?

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The Treaty of Versailles.

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reasons why theo wanted to get back in office:

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-Taft busted the US Steel Corporation despite Theo brokering a previous deal. -Taft reverting to old republican style of Lezaiss Fairre Capitalism. -Fired Gifford Pinchot

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Some aspects of Wilsons 14 Points program?

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  1. US to lead way for a safe world. 2. world of Free trade. 3. Disarmament. 4. A League of Nations.
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Four major accomplishments of Theo’s presidency:

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  1. Tamed American capitalism. 2. Conserved and Preserved natural resources. 3. Enhanced the power and prestige of presidency. 4. Established foreign policy and refined place in the world.
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Who did Tho pick as his successor and why?

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Howard Taft, his VP, thought he would continue progressive efforts and policies but wouldn’t overshadow him.

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What were some of Wilson’s first major accomplishments under this “new progressivism”?

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  1. Reduced Tariffs through the Underwood Tariff. 2. Federal Reserve Act. 3. Clayton Antitrust Act
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What was the Second Battle of the Marne?

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It was a German offensive that eradicated the stalemate and got them within 30 miles of Paris. U.S. role helped stopped this offensive.

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What was the battle fought with U.S. help that brought about the end of WW 1?

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Meuse-Argonne offensive.

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Who did Theo invite to the White House to work out disputes on wages and because of what?

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Because of a massive coal miner strike, Theo invited the United Mine Workers Union and bosses and forced them to work out deal.

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Reasons for involvement in Cuban intervention…

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  1. Cuban exiles continuing to lobby for support from US. 2. Spanish established “reconstruction” of lots of Cuban people to thwart rebellion. 3. Yellow Journalism helped sway public opinion into war.
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Who is John Muir?

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A guy who wanted preservation of natural resources and forests.

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What is Dollar Diplomacy and who heralded it?

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The influence of Latin America with CASH instead of a “big stick”, pushed by Taft.

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Which black guy wanted racial equality steadily through education?

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Booker T. Washington.

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What is the concept of “Social Gospel”?

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A group who would advocate social reform by protection of religion (Salvation Army)

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Difference between conservation and preservation of natural resources and land?

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-Conservation: the proper use of nature. -Preservation: the protection of nature from use (do not touch).

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What started the Spanish American war.

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-USS Maine sent by McKinley to Havana Harbor just as a sign of power. Maine explodes and America blames Spain. -McCkinley authorizes ARMED INTERVENTION (not war). -Spain hears this and declares war on US first.

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This amendment allowed for the direct election of state senators.

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17th.

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What was the Meuse Argonne offensive?

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It was an allied offensive with U.S. involvement that brought about the end of WW1.

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What is the term for someone who exposes the corrupt practices of corporations and political parties through journalism practices?

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Muckrakers.

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What did Roosevelts Corrollary to the Monroe Doctrine state and how did it come about?

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  1. America would intervene in Latin American disputes and affairs. 2. US would pay off Latin American debts if in economic trouble. 3. Stated that Europe needed to stay on their side of the ocean. Enacted when Germany and Britain set ships to Venezuela to collect debt. Theo not happy.
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Who did Theo invite to White House to discuss race relations in America?

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Booker T. Washington.

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What did the Clayton Antitrust Act do?

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It banned fixed prices on goods among several prices, and also banned interlocking directorates. It was a set of provisions to help drive competitiveness.

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What allowed Federal inspection of meat products if carried over state lines?

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The Meat Inspection Act of 1906.

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What amendment started Prohibition?

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The 18th.

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Explain the Underwood Tariff.

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It reimposed the federal income taxes and reduced import taxes to help drive economy.

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What was the Square Deal?

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Theo’s way of getting big business to behave but also to not allow labor unions to take advantage of business. This was especially true during coal strike and used it to get coal bosses to increase wages for union, but bosses no longer recognized union.

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Who advocated for the conservation of nature?

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Gifford Pinchot

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Who was Booker T. Washington and what were his ideologies?

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An african american progressive race figured who believed that equality could be achieved slowly and steadily throughout generations through the education of young black men within highly respected positions in order to gain respect.

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What did the Pure Food and Drug Act (1906) do?

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Made it illegal to falsely advertise food and drug products.

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What did Germany do as a result to US’ response regarding the sinking of Lusitania?

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They said “sorry, we won’t do this again.” and “We will only shoot or sink warfare ships”.

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How did Teddy Roosevelt try to limit Big Business?

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  1. wanted less labor strife. 2. didn’t want goods to be overcharged for public. 3. didn’t want corruption of political parties. 4. Increased wages for workers.
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What did Theo propose if the United Mine Workers Union and the bosses did not settle differences at White House meetings?

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The National Guard would be sent in to get coal production going again.

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Explain the Federal Reserve act.

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Helped guide and govern the way the Nation handled its money, also created a paper currency. Established 12 federal reserve banks.

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What was Article 231 and what did it say?

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The War Guilt Clause Of the Treaty of Versailles blaming Germany for the start of the war.

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Accomplishments of Taft?

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  1. “Real” Trust Buster. 2. Lezais fair capitalism. 3. Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America. 4. Neutral towards 16th Amendment. 5. Neutral towards 17th Amendment.
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What were the two provisions of the Platte Amendment?

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  1. Gave US ability to have a Naval Base in Cuba (Guantanamo Bay). 2. Gave US authority to intervene in order to protect Cuba if necessary.
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What was the 16th amendment?

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Created a federal income tax.

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8 things the Treaty of Versailles did as far as reparations for germany.

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  1. Assigned guilt to Germany (Art. 231, War Guilt Clause) 2. Gave back Alsace Lorraine to France. 3. Germany loses East Territory and returned to Poland. 4. German army reduced to 100,000 volunteers. 5.German Navy reduced to 12 battleships NO SUBMARINES. 6. Germany forced to pay a ridiculous amount of money. 7. Germany to return all maritime assets. 8. Germany forced to build ships for those lost to the allies during war.
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What was the deal with Mexico prior to WW 1?

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Mexico was undergoing a revolution. America didn’t recognize the leadership. We had some ships down in Tampico, some sailors got arrested, we ordered Huerta to turn them over, apologize, and do a salute, they didnt do the salute part. Finally, the leader is overthrown and we’re happy and support him but meanwhile, more revolutionaries like Pancho Villa don’t like him (Corranza) and take it out on us in NM killing a bunch of people in a train car. Pancho gets chased by General John “Black Jack” Pershing but is never caught.

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Which black guy wanted racial equality immediately?

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W. E. B. Dubois.

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What was Wilson’s proposals for peace for post-war known as?

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Wilson’s 14 Points.

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What allowed US to purchase the Philipinnes for 20 million dollars?

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The Treaty of 1898.

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What are the first things that happen at the outset of the Spanish American War?

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General George Dewey sails to Philipines to take out Spanish fleet and take control of Manilla Bay, thus in turn taking control of Phillipines. Which in turn took control of Hawaii.

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Who advocated for the preservation of nature?

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John Muir

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This amendment allowed for a federal income tax.

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16th.

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The 1912 elections, there were 3 people running, who were they and what platform did they run on?

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-Taft: Republican reluctantly running to keep you know who from winning, and aimed at staying status quo and helping wealthy republican. -Woodrow Wilson: Democratic “New Progressivism” (“New Freedom”), vowed to attack monopolies, limit campaign contributions from big business, limit presidential servitude to 4 years, and reduce tariffs. -Theo Roos: formed new paty “bull moose” “progressive party” Reduce tariffs, regulate big bus, institute minimum wage, end child labor, womens’ suffrage.

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This act reimposed the federal income act and reduced importation taxes and who helped push it?

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Underwood Tariff of 1913 Wilson.

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Why were we interested in Cuban independence?

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Most Cuban trade came to the US. US did not want to lose money. Supported rebellion against the Spanish. If we saved Cuba, we could take claim to Caribbean.

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Who were the major opponents of womens’ suffrage?

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Upper class women.

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What did the Meat Inspection Act pf 1906 do?

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Stated that any meat sent over state lines could be subject to federal inspection.

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How did women convince public to grant them suffrage?

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Women convinced men that they could help change the moral values of America.

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