Theodore’s article left an astounding impression on me. I was captivated by the amount of effort and dedication put into the women’s antiremoval petition campaign. Female participation in national decisions was fairly uncommon during the time due to their social and economic status. They would have been judged and shamed by their neighbors and relatives for stepping outside their boundaries. Yet these women gave themselves reasons to fight for change. The antiremoval campaign sparked a fire in these women’s hearts and these women were hit with the realization that it was an opportunity for them to finally be heard as United States citizens! These women put the national debate in a new light. The women needed to be involved; a unique case needed
