Suffragists at the 1920 Republican National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, June 8-12, 1920

This photograph, taken at the June 1920 Republican National Convention in Chicago, depicts six suffragists (including Alice Paul, second from the right) gathered in front of a building with suffrage banners, one of them quoting the influential suffragette Susan B. Anthony.

Courtesy of Library of Congress, "Republican [National] Convention, [Chicago, Illinois,] 1920," National Photo Co., Washington, D.C., 8-12 June 1920

Description

This photograph, taken at the June 1920 Republican National Convention in Chicago, depicts six suffragists (including Alice Paul, second from the right) gathered in front of a building with suffrage banners. One of the banners even includes a quote from the the influential suffragist, Susan B. Anthony.

Transcript of Suffragist Banner from the 1920 Republican National Convention

Source-Dependent Questions

What type of party is referred to by the influential suffragist Susan B. Anthony on the banner held by these suffragists?
Explain Anthony’s quote using your own words. Focus on how her comments are a criticism of the Republican Party.
What impact would the 19th Amendment have had on the membership and issue positions of political parties?

Citation Information

"Republican [National] Convention, [Chicago, Illinois,] 1920," National Photo Co., Washington, D.C., 8-12 June 1920. Courtesy of Library of Congress