These traits led commentators to worry that the differences between the sexes were being blurred, a fear that was reinforced as the four newest states—wyoming, colorado, utah, and idaho—granted women the right to vote in the 1890s. would the bicycle bring about a new kind of equality between men and women? elizabeth cady stanton and her colleagues certainly hoped so. at any rate, the image of a female cyclist quickly became associated with efforts to win more rights for women. what conclusion does macy draw in this synthesis of ideas? women were granted the right to vote in four states as a direct result of the bicycle’s invention. female cyclists were quickly becoming associated with efforts to win more rights for women. stanton and her colleagues hoped women cyclists would join their fight for women’s rights. wyoming, colorado, utah, and idaho were home to the highest percentage of women cyclists.

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?