"We have been driven to the conclusion that only through legislation can any improvement be effected, and that that legislation can never be effected until we have the same power as men have to bring pressure to bear upon our representatives and upon Governments to give us the necessary legislation. . . . We are here not because we are law-breakers; we are here in our efforts to become law-makers."—Emmeline Pankhurst, October 21, 1908
Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the above quotation?


Women are justified in breaking the law if that will help bring them equality.


Women cannot reform society unless they run for higher office.


Women must have the right to vote in order to win improvements in their lives.


Women should be equal to men in every aspect of their lives.

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The best statement to summarize the main idea of this quote is Women must have the right to vote in order to win improvements in their lives.. In the quote, she states that only legislation can bring about improvements and women cannot have any effect on legislation until they have the same power as men to pressure the representatives in the government.

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C: Women must have the right to vote in order to win improvements in their lives.