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Unit 7 – Conflict in the Early 20th Century, 1890–1945
Topic 7.6
How did WWI impact women's suffrage movement in America?
Female contributions during war were ignored leading to setback for suffrage movement post-war period.
WWI resulted in government banning all women's rights movements citing national security concerns during wartime era.
Involvement of women in wartime industries strengthened their demand for voting rights resulting in adoption of Nineteenth Amendment (1920).
The movement lost momentum as most suffragettes went overseas as nurses during war.
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