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Two People Who Broke Social Norms by Being the First Women Cross the US on Motorcycles
The two people who showed the US that women could do anything a man can
During the early 20th century a struggle for women’s suffrage was happening across the world. The west was not exempt from this as even during this time most states did not allow women to vote. As this movement spread across the world women started to perform actions that at the time were deemed exclusive for men to show that they are capable of doing what any man can.
In the west, this movement was especially active during the WWI years as women were required to take up some of the jobs men did as the men were sent to fight in Europe. This conflict sparked the Feminist spirit of the west and led to two American sisters embarking on a journey that would make history.
The Van Buren sisters
Adeline and Augusta Van Buren, also known as the Van Buren sisters were two very patriotic Americans. After the outbreak of the First World War, both sisters joined the Preparedness Movement which advocated for American militarization and involvement in the European conflict.
