The Woman Suffrage Procession

The video discusses the 1913 Women's Suffrage Procession in Washington DC, a pivotal event in the suffrage movement. Tens of thousands of women marched to demand voting rights, facing opposition but ultimately making a significant impact. The event brought attention to the suffrage cause, energizing the movement and highlighting the power of peaceful protest. It took seven more years for women to gain the right to vote, but the procession demonstrated innovative ways to assert free speech and influence change.

What significant event was about to take place in Washington DC on March 3rd, 1913?

• The end of World War I

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The launch of the first space shuttle

• The inauguration of Woodrow Wilson as president

Who led the women's suffrage procession on a white horse?

• Alice Paul

• Ida B. Wells Barnett

• Susan B. Anthony

• Inez Milholland

What challenges did the suffragists face during the procession?

• A lack of media coverage

• Attacks from men chanting anti-suffrage slogans

• Heavy rain and thunderstorms

• Interference from government officials

What was the immediate impact of the women's suffrage procession?

• It led to the immediate granting of voting rights to women

• It became headline news and energized the suffrage movement

• It caused the cancellation of the presidential inauguration

• It resulted in the arrest of all participants

How many years did it take after the procession for Congress to grant women the right to vote?

• Twelve years

• Seven years

• Five years

• Ten years