4. The Political campaign for women in the USA (1865-1960) - Rural campaigning
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- The Political campaign for women in the USA (1865-1960) - Rural campaigning
- Women active in rural protests against falling prices due to greater food production
- Women active in groups such as Grange movement and Farmer's Alliance
- Women spoke at public meetings against influence of spread of railways and need to protect farmers' income
- e.g. Elizabeth Lease
- Well known orator for Populist Party
- She and female activists led protests despite bitter hostility from business interests
- Suggest resilience that would later be useful
- e.g. Elizabeth Lease
- Encouraged NA women to campaign
- Formed Women's National Indian Association for Native American rights in 1883
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