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A Simple Justice: Kentucky Women Fight For The Vote
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When The Declaration Of Independence Was Signed By A Group Of Wealthy White Men In 1776, Poor White Men, African Americans, And Women Quickly Discovered That The Unalienable Rights It Promised Were Not Truly For All. The Nineteenth Amendment Eventually Gave Women The Right To Vote In 1920, But The Change Was Not Welcomed By People Of All Genders In Politically And Religiously Conservative Kentucky. As A Result, The Suffrage Movement In The Commonwealth Involved A Tangled Web Of Stakeholders, Entrenched Interest Groups, Unyielding Constitutional Barriers, And Activists With Competing Strategies.In A Simple Justice, Melanie Beals Goan Offers A New And Deeper Understanding Of The Women'S Suffrage Movement In Kentucky By Following The People Who Labored Long And Hard To See The Battle Won. Women'S Suffrage Was Not Simply A Question Of Whether Women Could And Should Vote; It Carried More Serious Implications For White Supremacy And For The Balance Of Federal And State Powersespecially In A Border State. Shocking Racial Hostility Surfaced Even As Activists Attempted To Make America More Equitable.Goan Looks Beyond Iconic Women Such As Susan B. Anthony And Elizabeth Cady Stanton To Reveal Figures Whose Names Have Been Lost To History. Laura Clay And Madeline Mcdowell Breckinridge Led The Kentucky Movement, But They Did Not Do It Alone. This Timely Study Introduces Readers To Individuals Across The Bluegrass State Who Did Their Part To Move The Nation Closer To Achieving Its Founding Ideals.
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- Q: What is 'A Simple Justice: Kentucky Women Fight for the Vote' about? A: 'A Simple Justice' explores the women's suffrage movement in Kentucky, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of activists who fought for the right to vote, while addressing complex socio-political issues and historical figures.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Simple Justice' is Melanie Beals Goan.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'A Simple Justice' was published on November 12, 2020.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The book falls under the 'State & Local' category, focusing on historical and political themes.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: 'A Simple Justice' contains 296 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, 'A Simple Justice' is available in new condition.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding women's suffrage? A: The book covers the history of women's suffrage in Kentucky, the role of significant activists, and the racial and political challenges faced during the movement.
- Q: Are there any notable figures discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses influential figures such as Laura Clay and Madeline McDowell Breckinridge, as well as other activists who contributed to the suffrage movement.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the women's suffrage movement in Kentucky and its implications for democracy and civil rights.