Frances Willard

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Frances Willard born?September 28, 1839
2. When did Frances Willard die?February 17, 1898
3. What is the organizational philosophy?Developed the 'Do Everything' slogan for the WCTU, promoting broad social reform
4. Who was Frances Willard?Frances Willard was a 19th‑century leader who worked to make the world fairer and helped many women become active in society.
5. What was the "Do Everything" policy?It was a plan she created so the WCTU could tackle many problems, not just alcohol, by connecting different social issues.

Social Reform: Organized efforts to improve societal conditions and address injustices.
Women's Suffrage: The political right of women to vote in elections.
Age of Consent: The minimum age at which a person is considered legally capable of consenting to sexual activity.