What was Root's view on women's suffrage?
He was a fervent proponent
He was a prominent opponent
He had no opinion on the matter
He advocated for women's right to vote, but only in state elections
Answer
Root was a prominent opponent of women's suffrage. He believed that women's place was in the home and that they were not fit to participate in politics. He also argued that women's suffrage would lead to the breakdown of the family and the moral fabric of society. Root's opposition to women's suffrage was based on his belief in traditional gender roles and his fear of change.
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