Carrie Chapman Catt

The Amendments were introduced to the American Congress in 1789. They were created to protect the individuals of the United States. The Amendments are changes made to the Constitution by adding, altering, or omitting a certain part or term. The constitution has been amended twenty-seven times since 1788. The first ten amendments are called the Bills of Rights. Four amendments that I think have changed our Constitution greatly are: the First Amendment, the Thirteenth Amendment, the Eighteenth…

Introduction Social movements within civil society can have a large impact on the governments of nation-states. These group action movements often consist of protests and lobbying, and are used by individuals to promote policy change related to specific interests or areas. This paper discusses the issue of women’s rights movements and the tactics used to promote change. More specifically, it will focus on comparing the women’s suffrage movements in the United States and Great Britain during the…

It seems almost unreal that at one point in history, women were denied rights as basic as voting. Looking at how far the feminist movement has come since the 1920s is amazing- it shows that fighting for what you believe in is worth it. Strong, incredible women have worked so hard over the past century to help their sisters be treated as equals, and now, even more passionate feminists have taken over to educate the world and fight for this cause. Over the span of almost 100 years, the movement…