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read “On Women’s Right to Vote” by Susan B Anthony , analyze the argument it makes about any of its major themes. What statements does it make about this theme? What methods does it use to make these statements (persuasive techniques, types of evidence, style, tone, etc.) https://www.historyplace.com/speeches/anthony.htm Susan B. Anthony was one of the most prominent proponents of the women’s suffrage movement, dedicated to giving women equal rights (most notably the right to vote, which unfortunately didn’t happen until 1920 – 47 years after this speech!).
try to make a claim about her speech directly. In what ways or for what reasons does she give this speech? What persuasive techniques does she use? What importance does it have in the scope of American history