How did the role of women during world war i affect the suffragist movement?

World War I and the role of women during that time had a big impact on the suffragist movement. The statement from the then president of United States of America that the war was for democracy give the final arms in the hands of the women. they demanded the right to vote as it was their democratic right.

The transcontinental railroad provided a means of fast transportation. it cut a 6 month trip into 6 days, created jobs for many people and encouraged immigration. the homestead act played a huge role in western expansion; it allowed settlers to begin a fresh start, and gave them land in exchange for their residence for up to five years and a small fee.