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Women's right to vote. / - Chicago : World Book, 2010. - 64 pages; illustrations (some colour); 26 cm. - World Book's documenting history. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Early years in America -- The French Revolution -- Reactions to the Revolution -- The Chartists -- The Abolition Movement -- The declaration of sentiments -- Susan B. Anthony -- Women and Parliament -- Women's movement in Britain -- Temperance and suffrage -- Pioneering New Zealand -- Australia -- First European victories -- Early militancy in Britain -- Militant suffragettes -- Slow progress in the U.S. -- International links -- World War I -- Canada -- Success in the United Kingdom -- Ireland -- The winning plan -- Widespread victories -- India and Pakistan -- Suffrage after World War II -- Postcolonial Africa -- South Africa -- Suffrage as a universal right -- Timeline.

"A history of the women's suffrage movement throughout the world, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780716615088 0716615088

LCCN: 2010026711

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Women--Suffrage --History --Juvenile literature.
Women's rights--History --Juvenile literature.
Democracy--Juvenile literature.
Women's rights--Juvenile fiction.
Civil rights--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: JF851 / .W66 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 324.6