19th Amendment & Nina Otero-Warren

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What was the primary economic activity that contributed to the Otero family's wealth during Nina Otero-Warren's early life?

Cultivating vineyards and producing wine for export to European markets.
Managing silver mines and extracting valuable ore for industrial use in the eastern United States.
Raising sheep on vast acres of land and selling them at a high price during the California gold rush. (correct)
Operating a successful trading post that facilitated commerce between settlers and indigenous populations.

Considering Adelina Otero-Warren's upbringing in a well-to-do Hispano family, which factor most significantly shaped her early exposure to cultural traditions and societal expectations?

Participation in cattle drives across the open range fostering egalitarian values.
Immersion in indigenous rituals and practices.
Adherence to Catholic education and social events in Santa Fe. (correct)
Exposure to diverse perspectives of immigrant communities.

What was the primary strategy employed by Southern senators in Congress during the initial February 1919 debate over the amendment concerning women's suffrage?

Advocating for the principle of states' rights to decide voter eligibility, aiming to exclude specific groups. (correct)
Introducing alternative amendments that focused on economic reforms rather than suffrage.
Attempting to delay the vote indefinitely through procedural maneuvers and filibusters.
Publicly supporting the amendment while privately lobbying against it to create division among suffragists.

What specific parliamentary tactic did anti-suffragists use immediately after Harry T. Burn's unexpected vote in favor of ratification, and what was their intention behind this maneuver?

Challenging the vote in order to delay final ratification and allow time to sway other legislators. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Otero family's social standing and political power most directly influence Adelina 'Nina' Otero-Warren's early life and opportunities?

It provided the means for a fine formal education combined with hands-on experience managing their lands and engaging in activities traditionally reserved for men. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Beyond women, which other groups faced significant barriers to voting rights in the United States even after the passage of the 19th Amendment, and what specific legislative act eventually addressed the voting rights of Native Americans?

Native Americans; the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the blending of families, due to her mother's remarriage after Nina's father died, likely have on Nina's development?

It created an expansive familial network, enriching social experiences and potentially influencing her future endeavors. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Considering Nina Otero-Warren's character as a bold and educated young woman, which statement best reflects the potential conflict between her personal inclinations and societal expectations during her time?

Her interest in male-dominated activities like shooting and gambling challenged prevailing gender norms within her community. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the final legal action taken by anti-suffragists in 'Tunisians' following Tennessee's ratification of the 19th Amendment, and what ultimately resolved this challenge?

A lawsuit filed in federal court, which was eventually rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1922. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What evidence from the text demonstrates that the fight for voting rights in the United States continues even after the passage of landmark legislation such as the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

The ongoing efforts by civil rights activists to address tactics aimed at disenfranchising specific voter groups. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who was Nina Otero-Warren?

Adelina Otero-Warren, nicknamed Nina, was a prominent figure from a wealthy Hispano family in New Mexico.

Otero Family Land

Nina's family held significant land south of Albuquerque, where they raised sheep and grew crops.