History of The Women's Suffrage Movement in America "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." That was Margaret Mead's conclusion after a lifetime of observing very diverse cultures around the world. Her insight has been borne out time and again throughout the development of this country of ours. Being allowed to live life in an atmosphere of religious freedom, having …showed first 75 words of 4032 total…

…showed last 75 words of 4032 total…seemed to be a hindrance to the woman's suffrage movement by taking priority over it. Looking back into history, the outlaw of slavery and the right for Blacks to vote proved to be used by women as a great advantage. It was the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment, which brought motivation and credence into the women's suffrage movement. Without the Fifteenth Amendment, the right to vote may had been missed by more generations of women.