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What was the Suffrage Movement? What did it accomplish?

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  • The Suffrage movement means the right to vote or franchise.
  • It was the struggle for the privilege of women to vote and run for office and is part of the overall women’s rights movement.
  • British women organised the Suffrage Movement in the early 20th century to win political rights and for participation in government.
  • During World War-1, the struggle for the right to vote got strengthened.
  • The suffrage movement accomplished its goal and included women in the mainstream of voting and government.

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