Gaining the right to vote as a woman in the late 1800s to early 1900s was a great deal. Many women fought long and hard to have suffrage rights. Both Alice Paul and Carrie Chapman are two examples that had great ideas to get attention from the lawmakers. Even though they both had the same ideas and commitment, their methods were different.
“Paul’s methods were not always embraced by her fellow suffragists. Carrie Chapman Catt, the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, preferred a more low-key strategy. She believed in targeting individual lawmakers rather than appealing to the public at large.” (Protest and Petitions: The Passage of the 19th Amendment) In my opinion I believe Chapman's methods were better and more critique than Paul’s. Chapman did not want to cause a big…show more content… “...vote has been or will be given to their women in recognition of the devotion, sacrifice, skill and endurance of women in their varied service to their country under the strain of war.”
Although I believe Chapman's thoughts and ideas were great, Paul wasn’t at any wrong in the way she protested. Paul did no wrong and had wonderful and exquisite plans. She was heard out by many people and most women took side and contributed to the protests. Although, you can have a great amount of people behind you, but that doesn't matter if you can't get the attention of lawmakers and representatives. That’s why I think Chapman's plan was more efficient and helpful towards the beginning of women's rights to vote. Furthermore, their commitments were similar, while their methods were opposite. Although they had different thoughts on the way it should have went over, they are both two wonderfully thought of women. Their ideas were devious and grand and many people think of them as heros in present
