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| − | '''Suffragettes''' were women in the [[United States]] and the [[United Kingdom]] who promoted a right for women to vote. | + | '''Suffragettes''' were women in the [[United States]] and the [[United Kingdom]] who promoted a right for women to vote. Typically, "Suffragette" refers to those who believed in more radical action, as opposed to [[Suffragists]] who believed only in peaceful protest. |
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Revision as of 16:33, May 1, 2008
Suffragettes were women in the United States and the United Kingdom who promoted a right for women to vote. Typically, "Suffragette" refers to those who believed in more radical action, as opposed to Suffragists who believed only in peaceful protest.