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Period 7 Women 2

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Women In the 1920's

The 1920's was a very important time for women. During this time period, many changes took place such as fashion and womens rights! Women also became more powerful because they started getting more jobs. Before this, women dressed more conservative, but after the war they started wearing shorter and different types of dresses. For the first time in history, women were wearing shorter dresses with pleats, slits, and gathers. Women became more independent and free and it was very blissful for them to see this happening. Also in the 1920's, the 19th ammendment was radified which was extremely important to the women.

The 19th Amendment

It was introduced to congress in 1878 and by 1912, nine western states had adopted woman suffrage legislation. Suffrage is the right to vote. By 1916, all the major suffrage organizations were united behind the goal of an amendment. When New York adopted women's suffrage in 1917 and President's Wilson changed his position to support an amendment in 1918 the political balance began to change. In May of 1919, the House of Representatives passed the 19th amendament and two weeks later the senate followed. On August 26th, 1920, Bainbridge Colby certified the radification of the 19th ammendment.

Flappers

Flappers were known as the "modern girls". She smoked, drank, danced, and voted. She cut her hair, wore makeup, and went to petting parties. She was femenine and extremely popular. Most clothing was trimmed down and lightened in order to make movement easier. The skirts they wore were way shorter which was risky. Woman also wore the "bob". Their attitude was known as fast living and very sexual. Flappers and women in general could get the newest fashions by just going to the stores and getting them because even back then the clothing stores had the newest trends.

Significant individuals

Alice Paul was a feminist sufragist and political strategist. She felt that men and women should be equal partner's in society. After the 19th ammendment was passed she earned 3 law degrees. In 1938 she used her knowledge and started the World Women's Party. She pushed the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment from 1923 until the 40's(passed in 72). The Amendment was nicknamed "The Alice Paul Amendment" because of her commitment to the equal rights movement.

(Alice Paul)

Nellie Tayloe Ross became the governor of Wyoming in 1925. She was the first female governor of a state in the US. In 1928, Ross was named Vice Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. By being a member of the DNC, she could have a say in the daily activities and decisions of the Democratic party. Ross paved the way for other women to become involved in the government.