What evidence does the author use to support the fact that the peaceful approach was the best way for women to get the vote? From 1878 until 1920, the idea of women's suffrage was brought before Congress every year. Many believed that the practice of politics was masculine and men should vote on behalf of their wives and daughters.
Their contributions to the United States and the influence of Carrie Chapman Catt caused President Woodrow Wilson to support women's suffrage.
When African American men were granted the right to vote in the 15th Amendment, women of any race were not included.