demarcate from Virginia added the word sex which gave a whole new prospective for the civil rights movement and gave women rights to become individuals. Some argued that he put the word sex in there so the bill wouldn’t be passed‚ but the man from Virginia argued that he amended it in support of the National women’s party. The movement was one of the best things that could have happened to women and to other races. This gave all the power to become their own person and not have to live by someone else’s
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7th May 1918 Yesterday my love went to war and I promised I would write him right away. I miss him with every passing moment and hope he comes home safe and sound. The kids are still sad to see their father go but have faith that he will return. I plan on getting a job here shortly. I’ve heard from several people that they are accepting women in the work force‚ even in factories! Lucy down the street just got a job after her husband left for war. She said its very liberating to be working for
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European History 29 August 2014 Throughout recorded history‚ women have generally been assigned a role inferior to males. In both the days of Rome (753 BC – 476 AD) and of Medieval Europe (~500-1485 AD)‚ patriarchy reigned. While acknowledging this fact‚ the question can be asked: What constitutes a better position in society for women? A better position in society is composed primarily of freedoms‚ rights‚ and education. Although women‚ both Roman and Medieval‚ were almost entirely subject to the
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From 1917 to 1918‚ when the United States entered World War I‚ the United States used wartime strategies that did not affect the United States and put it in total war because the troops on the battlefield were overseas and provided with equipment from allies and giving support to them on the ground and in the sky. The American Expeditionary Forces were a force created by Woodrow Wilson and used to provide support to allies countries with American troops. These troops were under the command of a American
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Women in the Workforce A woman in today’s society has many roles. She is a daughter‚ a sister‚ a wife‚ a mother‚ a cook‚ a caretaker‚ and much more. Within the past century‚ however‚ her role has been altered and added to. She is now‚ also‚ a worker. Some women are even the main source of income in their households. To those of us who have been raised in late 20th century‚ this occurrence doesn’t seem unusual. Most of our mothers have had jobs. We have seen or heard of many successful businesswomen
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people do not want to vote and other do. There is no rule anywhere that says you are required to vote‚ that is your freedom. I am going to tell you what perspective I think is right in my opinion. Individuals have no special responsibility for voting‚ this is true it is always your choice not a responsibility. We have many rights‚ example the right to assemble or the right to bear arms. People do not have to obligate them‚ or put them in practice. When we have a day to vote if you do not like any
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How do members of congress decide to vote (45 Mark) Congress decides how to vote due to a number of factors such as influence‚ this influence can come from members of the party and administration itself‚ other influence can come from pressure groups. A vote in congress is very important as it decides the fate of legislation‚ an important historic legislation is the emancipation proclamation. Every vote in congress counts so many people will try to influence as much as they can. Other factors are
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The Canadian government has been building better relations with Canadian women. Over the last century‚ women did not have the right to vote‚ let alone be considered a person in Canada. Women were unable to articulate their ideas fluently in Canada. Males were portrayed as more superior over women‚ which resulted in an insufferable relationship between women and the Canadian government. During the First World War‚ women were given the opportunity to contribute to Canada and work outside of their homes
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000 volunteers to join the army. They got 750‚000 in the very first month. The number of employed women in Britain rose from 3.2 million in July 1914 to almost 5 million at the start of 1918. Discover more facts about the people in WW1… Legacy The First World War was a watershed moment in European history. Survivors were disillusioned and felt
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ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” Voting is particularly important to the American citizen‚ it’s a chance to have your voice heard. According to the why on average do only sixty percent of eligible voters turnout to elections? As the lower class grows voting turnouts decrease because the more money you have the more likely you are to vote and vise versa. Voting is extremely important which
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