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Collective Power and Social Change

Question 8 of 9 • CA-Ethnic Studies

Read the passage.In 1871, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and several other women sent a letter to the US Senate and the House of Representatives. They demanded that Congress grant women the right to vote in elections. They also asked to speak before lawmakers to address their concerns and explain why women deserved this right. Although these activists wanted to create a more equitable society, they also have been criticized for their approach. They often did not include women of color in their efforts, and, at times, they ignored the contributions of Black women who were fighting for voting rights.Over the years, the activism of Cady Stanton, Anthony, and others put enormous pressure on the government. Finally, in 1920, the ratification of the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote. Although this legislation was a major milestone, it only guaranteed voting rights for White women. Women of color were unable to safely vote in most areas, particularly in the segregated South. This would not change until new legislation during the civil rights movement protected the right to vote for all US citizens.Which tactic of social movements does this example demonstrate?

Answer
A
working from within the system
B
influencing government leaders
C
researching an issue
D
using digital activism to raise awareness
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