Adelina Otero-Warren: Life and Activism
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What year did New Mexico become a state?

  • 1900
  • 1881
  • 1965
  • 1912 (correct)
  • Nina Otero-Warren's family was of humble origins.

    False (B)

    Who was the cofounder of the National Woman's Party that tapped Nina to head New Mexico's suffrage campaign?

    Alice Paul

    Nina was a skilled _____, as she learned to shoot a pistol at a young age.

    <p>marksman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals with their roles related to Nina Otero-Warren:

    <p>Manuel Otero = Nina's father Eloisa Luna = Nina's mother Alice Paul = Suffrage movement leader Governor = Nina's cousin appointed in 1897</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable experience did Nina have at a Catholic boarding school?

    <p>Receiving a formal education (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nina accepted the denial of women's voting rights in New Mexico.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age did Nina return to New Mexico from boarding school?

    <p>thirteen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nina was known for her charm and wit, described as _____ spirited and independent.

    <p>high</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Nina's family do to make a fortune during the California gold rush?

    <p>Drove sheep (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Nina's relationship with the New Mexico suffragists?

    <p>They experienced setbacks with her (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nina Otero Warren was the first Hispanic woman to run for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Nina frequently correspond with about suffrage efforts?

    <p>Alice Paul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nina worked as an officer of the _____ and was also chair of the women's division of the state Republican party.

    <p>Red Cross</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant cultural aspect concerned Nina regarding Hispanic culture?

    <p>Its potential loss to Anglo culture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nina was elected superintendent of public schools in Santa Fe by an all-female board.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did New Mexico ratify the Nineteenth Amendment?

    <p>1920</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nina's book, _____, contains stories of Hispanic culture.

    <p>Old Spain in Our Southwest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match Nina's roles or achievements with their descriptions:

    <p>Superintendent of Public Schools = First Hispanic woman elected by an all-male board Chair of Women's Division = Leader in the state Republican party Activist = Emboldened women in politics Writer = Authored a cultural preservation book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Nina's 1922 election campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives?

    <p>She lost due to personal disclosure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Adelina Otero-Warren

    • Born October 23, 1881, died January 23, 1965
    • Nicknamed "Nina"
    • Wealthy Hispano family from New Mexico
    • Parents: Manuel Otero and Eloisa Luna
    • Father from a noble Spanish family, mother descended from Spanish conquistadors (e.g., Cortés, Coronado)
    • Ancestor was a 1300s Catholic Church pope
    • Large landholdings south of Albuquerque, raised sheep and crops
    • Made fortune during California gold rush, driving sheep to booming state and selling them
    • Bold personality
    • Rode horses, oversaw the ranch, taught herself to shoot
    • Received a good education at a Catholic boarding school in Kansas City
    • Returned to New Mexico to teach her younger siblings
    • Father's death, mother's remarriage creating a blended family
    • Became a teacher
    • Lived in Santa Fe after family moved there in 1897
    • Cousin was governor of the territory
    • Threaded hair

    Political and Social Activism

    • Lived in a world of social standing and political power
    • Family held vast acres of land
    • Became a role model for younger women
    • Worked in female-dominated worlds (politics, business, etc.)
    • Married a military officer (Rawson Warren)
    • Subject of gossip & disapproval due to marrying an Anglo man
    • Divorce from her husband
    • Played a significant role in New Mexico's suffrage movement
    • Tapped by Alice Paul's National Woman's Party for leadership role.
    • First Hispanic woman to run for U.S. House of Representatives
    • First woman to hold a seat on a school board
    • Became superintendent of public schools in Santa Fe

    Other Notes

    • Was admired by friends for charm and wit
    • Considered "high-spirited and independent"
    • Lived during the early 1900s
    • Owned and worked with her close friend Mamie Meadors in business
    • Owning & operating a homestead & real estate agency "Las Dos"
    • Involved in education and public service, including the Red Cross and health board
    • Fought against Anglo American cultural dominance

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    Explore the life of Adelina Otero-Warren, a prominent figure from New Mexico known for her bold personality and social activism. Born into a wealthy Hispano family, she was an influential teacher and a significant voice in her community. Discover her contributions and the historical context of her life during a transformative period in American history.

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