Why was Alice Paul such a significant woman during the Progressive Era?

A. She was the president of the National Woman's Suffrage Association and an author.
B. She was the leader of the suffrage movement's most militant wing and proposed an Equal Rights Amendment in 1920.
C. She was an African American author who wrote books about racism and separation of races.
D. She was the first woman to graduate from Harvard Law School.

The correct answer is B. Alice Paul was a significant woman during the Progressive Era because she was the leader of the suffrage movement's most militant wing and proposed an Equal Rights Amendment in 1920. ;

Answered by francocanacari | 2024-06-12

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Answered by AquaToast | 2024-06-14

Alice Paul was a crucial leader during the Progressive Era, particularly known for her role in the women's suffrage movement and her advocacy for the Equal Rights Amendment. Her confrontational tactics, including protests and hunger strikes, significantly influenced public opinion and legislative change. Thus, the correct answer to the question is B: she was the leader of the suffrage movement's most militant wing and proposed an Equal Rights Amendment in 1920.
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Answered by francocanacari | 2024-09-29