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- So Carrie spent 9 years travelling around the world. But she didn't stop in her suffrage work; she continued to promote equal suffrage rights for women worldwide.
- VOTES FOR WOMEN IN ENGLAND
- In 1915, she returned to the USA and resumed presidency of the NAWSA. It had become badly divided over campaigning strategies.
- In 1916, Carrie proposed her "Winning Plan". This campaign focused on winning the vote in at least 36 states so that a federal amendment could be passed.
- We must focus on winning the vote in individual states before we can get a federal amendment.
- NAWSA
- Great idea, Carrie!
- Welcome to the first meeting of the IWSA! We are working towards equality worldwide.
- Carrie played an important role in many key states. She united the multiple suffrage groups in New York, making them stronger, which greatly contributed to NY's suffrage victory in 1917.
- NY PASSES WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE BILL
- Finally on August 26, 1920, Carrie's hard work paid off. The 19th amendment was ratified by only 1 vote, allowing women to vote.
- The 19th amendment has been passed.
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