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Women's Suffrage: A Resource Guide: Overviews

On "Suffragists" and "Suffragettes"

Before reading about the movement, it will help to understand the terminology used for supporters of women's suffrage.  Read this article to learn the distinction between "suffragists" and "suffragettes".

Encyclopedia Articles

Timelines

These websites provide chronological overviews of key events from the birth of the women's suffrage movement to the passage of the 19th Amendment.

Collections of Essays

Use these volumes to access scholarly essays about issues and major figures in the suffrage movements of the 19th and 20th centuries, plus excerpts from key primary sources.