Suffragettes outside the 1916 Republican National Convention in Chicago, Illinois

The Suffragettes made a significant impact in Chicago by vocally opposing the inclusion of a pro-suffrage plank in the political platform. Their actions drew more attention than the usual activities of the male delegates, highlighting their influence and determination in the political arena.

What actions did the Suffragettes take in Chicago?

How did the Suffragettes express their feelings about the political platform?

What was the significance of the pro supper ship plank in the political platform?

In what way did the Suffragettes change the atmosphere of the political event?

What was the reaction of the male delegates to the Suffragettes' actions?