Moore, Sarah J. “Making A Spectacle Of Suffrage: The National Women Suffrage..” Journal Of American Culture (01911813) 20.1 (1997): 89. American: History and Life with Full Text. Web. 11 Dec. 2016.
To draw attention to the Women’s Suffrage Movement, author Sarah J. Moore describes the pageant held by the National American Woman Suffrage Association the day before President Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration in the United States capitol. Led by Alice Paul in 1913, the march proved that they wanted to social change, according to Moore, the people did not organize well enough to show what issue they were demonstrating for. Paul typically took a radical approach when it came to her protests. Ultimately, the march showed that women can take a stand when it comes to domestic issues within America.
This source could be used to focus on the more militant techniques used by Alice Paul. Comparing her actions to those who are certainly more conservative, it is clear to see that she was successful drawing attention to herself. Her motivation compelled her to keep going and to keep pushing for the right to vote. Yet, it appears that the right to vote was more than just that, the article ascertains that Paul wants to be seen as an equal to a man. The article could provide ample evidence when considering if Paul took such a stance to prove that she can handle being tough and that women can handle more responsibilities or challenges if they were allowed.
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