Monday, September 21, 2009

Methods Used by Suffragists (IJA)

Along with the physical methods attempted (the parade, boycotting Wilson, forming their own party, etc), the more effective methods were those intangible.  The overall sense that they tried to establish their identity as "not above the law" made them somewhat accessible to less radical stems of political parties.  They accepted responsibility for their actions with stoic calm and even in the face of jail and cruelty, they stuck together.  Which brings me to the most important aspect of the NWP's mentality--unity.  An example of this is when Lucy's tied up by her wrists and the rest of them follow suit.  The woman on the horse stayed with them despite it being bad for her health, they appealed to even the lower classes, and even the hunger strike they did together.  Finally, the vote to change the amendment was only achieved when NAWSA and NWP worked together in the end.  

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