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The process of securing the right to vote for women was an important phase in feminism. Suffrage was first proposed as a part of a general declaration of the rights of women signed at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848. Chapters in this anthology discuss the roots of the movement, its tactics and disagreements, opposition to the suffragists, and the impact of the Nineteenth Amendment on American society.

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• Foreword(p. 9)
• Introduction(p. 11)
• A Brief History of the Women's Suffrage Movement(p. 14)
• Chapter 1 The Roots of the Women's Suffrage Movement
• 1. Forerunners: The Struggles of Early American Women(p. 41)
• 2. Women's Involvement in the Anti-Slavery Movement(p. 50)
• 3. The World Anti-Slavery Convention: The Spark That Lit the Fire(p. 64)
• Chapter 2 Forming the Movement
• 1. The First Women's Rights Convention(p. 69)
• 2. Suffrage: The Cornerstone of the Movement(p. 78)
• 3. The Working Relationship of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony(p. 86)
• 4. Early African-American Suffragists(p. 92)
• Chapter 3 Tactics and Disagreements
• 1. The Division of the Movement(p. 101)
• 2. Protest at the Polls(p. 111)
• 3. The Adoption of Racism as a Deliberate Strategy(p. 122)
• Chapter 4 The Antisuffragists
• 1. The Various Factions of Antisuffragists(p. 134)
• 2. Antisuffragist Arguments(p. 141)
• 3. The Dilemma of the Antisuffrage Movement(p. 150)
• Chapter 5 The Final Push for Women's Suffrage
• 1. The New Suffragists(p. 155)
• 2. Militant Suffragism(p. 165)
• 3. The Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment(p. 175)
• Chapter 6 The Impact of the Nineteenth Amendment
• 1. The Immediate Outcome of Women's Suffrage(p. 184)
• 2. A Lasting Affirmation of Democracy(p. 194)
• 3. The Wave of the Future(p. 202)
• Discussion Questions(p. 211)
• Appendix of Documents(p. 214)
• Chronology(p. 240)
• For Further Research(p. 246)
• Index(p. 249)

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Gr 10 Up-This thorough survey offers excerpts from books that range in date from the 1600s through 1998. The broad spectrum of viewpoints results in a concise, objective picture of this topic. Much of the writing conveys not only the facts of how women's suffrage was achieved but also a sense of the personalities behind the struggle. Particu-larly interesting is Robert Cooney's piece, "A Lasting Affirmation of Democracy," in which he emphasizes the importance of the movement as "one of the most remarkable and successful nonviolent efforts to change ingrained social attitudes and institutions in the modern era." While the volume includes such familiar names and places as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Seneca Falls, Stalcup balances the book with articles about early African-American suffragists and militant suffragism. Inclusion of these varied histories has resulted in some repetition. Although all of the material is available in other sources, some of the original works are now out of print. The appendix supplies excerpts from 25 well-chosen documents. A few average-quality, black-and-white photos are scattered throughout. The book concludes with an accurate index, an inclusive chronology, and a topical bibliography. Overall, this is a solid addition to a field of study that is finally being recognized as an essential chapter in history.-Joanne K. Cecere, Highland High School, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.