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Abby led a series of antislavery meetings in Seneca Falls in 1843, long after the women's rights convention was held there.
Abby led a series of antislavery meetings in Seneca Falls in 1843, long after the women's rights convention was held there.
False
The audience at Abby's meetings reacted positively to her accusations against the northerners.
The audience at Abby's meetings reacted positively to her accusations against the northerners.
False
Abby and Stephen Foster's protest against real estate taxes lasted only a year.
Abby and Stephen Foster's protest against real estate taxes lasted only a year.
False
Abby Foster and her husband were ultimately punished by the government for their refusal to pay taxes.
Abby Foster and her husband were ultimately punished by the government for their refusal to pay taxes.
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The phrase 'taxation without representation' was first used by Abby Foster during her protests.
The phrase 'taxation without representation' was first used by Abby Foster during her protests.
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Lucy Stone, who spoke at Abby's auction meeting, was a well-known suffragist and supporter of Abby's cause.
Lucy Stone, who spoke at Abby's auction meeting, was a well-known suffragist and supporter of Abby's cause.
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Lecturing was a common form of entertainment before the invention of radios and televisions.
Lecturing was a common form of entertainment before the invention of radios and televisions.
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Abby Foster had no impact on future suffragists, as they did not credit her for their inspiration.
Abby Foster had no impact on future suffragists, as they did not credit her for their inspiration.
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Abby Kelley was born into a wealthy aristocratic family.
Abby Kelley was born into a wealthy aristocratic family.
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Abby Kelley is often compared to a biblical villain named Jezebel.
Abby Kelley is often compared to a biblical villain named Jezebel.
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Abby Kelley rose to prominence solely through formal political channels.
Abby Kelley rose to prominence solely through formal political channels.
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She was often welcomed to speak at churches and town halls.
She was often welcomed to speak at churches and town halls.
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A mob destroyed the lecture hall where Abby Kelley spoke, just four days after its completion.
A mob destroyed the lecture hall where Abby Kelley spoke, just four days after its completion.
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Abby Kelley received encouragement to continue speaking from her audience members.
Abby Kelley received encouragement to continue speaking from her audience members.
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Abby Kelley educated herself by learning from her peers in the boarding school.
Abby Kelley educated herself by learning from her peers in the boarding school.
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The speeches Abby Kelley delivered were only directed at white audiences.
The speeches Abby Kelley delivered were only directed at white audiences.
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Study Notes
Abby Kelley Foster: Abolitionist and Women's Rights
- Abby Kelley Foster held anti-slavery meetings in Seneca Falls in 1843, long after the Seneca Falls Convention on Women's rights.
- Audience reaction during Abby's meetings, toward accusations she made against northerners, is unknown as the specific reaction is not stated.
- Abby and Stephen Foster's protest regarding real estate taxes lasted only one year.
- Abby and her husband were not punished by the government for refusal to pay taxes.
- The phrase "taxation without representation" was not first used by Abby Foster during her protests.
- Lucy Stone, a suffragist, attended and supported Abby's cause at an auction meeting.
- Lecturing was a common form of entertainment before the invention of radios and televisions.
- Abby Foster had an impact on future suffragists
- Abby Kelley was not born into a wealthy aristocratic family.
- Abby Kelley was often compared to the biblical character Jezebel.
- Abby Kelley Foster rose to prominence by using various means likely not solely formal political channels.
- Abby Kelley was often welcomed to speak at churches and town halls.
- A mob destroyed the lecture hall where Abby Kelley spoke, only four days after its completion.
- Abby Kelley Foster received encouragement to continue speaking from her audience members.
- Abby Kelley learned from her peers at a boarding school for her education.
- Abby Kelley Foster's speeches were not only directed towards a white audience.
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Explore the life and activism of Abby Kelley Foster, an influential abolitionist and a proponent for women's rights. This quiz delves into her meetings, protests, and impact on future suffragists, as well as her connections to prominent figures like Lucy Stone. Test your knowledge about her legacy and contributions to social justice.
