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MOVEMENTS FROM THE PAST THAT MARKED THE PRESENT

By Argelia Garcia

  • FEMALE VOTE

    FEMALE VOTE
    Women's suffrage in Europe began at the local level in 1862 when Sweden granted voting rights to rural widows and single women, but not to married women. Finland followed suit in 1872 by allowing female taxpayers to vote. However, women would have to wait until the early 20th century before securing full voting rights throughout Europe.