How Did Alice Paul And Lucy Burns Impact The Women's Suffrage Movement
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Can you imagine not being able to do things just because you’re a woman? Like vote or get a certain job. These are the problems that many women faced in the 1800’s and early 1900’s. Alice Paul and Lucy Burns had a big impact on the women’s suffrage movement. The movement affected the United States and resulted in the 19th amendment. Alice Paul was born on January 11, 1885. She attended Moorestown Friends School, where she graduated first in her class. Alice went through college and got many degrees. In 1907, Paul moved to England, where she eventually became involved with the British women's suffrage movement. In 1912, Paul joined the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA), she lead the Washington, DC chapter.