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
    • Encouraged NA women to campaign
      • Formed Women's National Indian Association for Native American rights in 1883

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