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100

What is the definition of franchise?

The right or privilege to vote.

100

What features of Walla Walla made it a good location for a constitutional convention. pg 98

Answers will vary.

100
What was Abraham Lincolns quote?

"I go for all sharing the privileges of government who assist in bearing its burdens, by no means excluding women."

100

how many years did it take for Washington to become a state?

36

200

What is the definition of Census?

A official count of a population.

200

To whom is it addressed and what does it say? Pg. 99

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200

When did Washington become a state?

1889

200

What was the minimum population for the Washington territory to register for a state?

60,000

pg 98 2nd paragraph

300

What is the definition of suffrage?

The right to vote.

300

During what decade was the great growth in population. Which decade saw the least growth. pg 99

Answers will not vary. between 1880 and 1890. 

between 1860 and 1870.

300

What was Washington designated a territory?

1853

300

What other territories were able to become states in 1889?

North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. Pg. 99

400

What is the definition of Speculate?

A theory about subject without firm evidence.

400

What is the estimate of the people of attendance.

Pg. 101

Answers will Vary this time.

400

How many terms did Elisha P. Ferry serve?

Two terms.

400

Can a governor veto a whole bill?

Yes

500

What is the definition of Sectarian.

A person or group connected to a particular religion or set of beliefs.

500

Which three people said "Women should vote./ Urged women Suffrage." 

Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Mark Twain.

500

When were women allowed to vote in WASHINGTON.

1910

500

How many pages and articles combined were there in the Washington state constitution.

101 pages.

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