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Alice Paul was the only one to be jailed in the fight for suffrage
Alice Paul was the only one to be jailed in the fight for suffrage
False
The Equal Rights Amendment was not passed until 1972
The Equal Rights Amendment was not passed until 1972
True
Alice Paul's activism was not recognized
Alice Paul's activism was not recognized
False
The suffragists were the first to stage a protest in front of the White House.
The suffragists were the first to stage a protest in front of the White House.
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The women in the suffrage parade were segregated by race
The women in the suffrage parade were segregated by race
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The National Woman's Party was started in 1923
The National Woman's Party was started in 1923
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Alice Paul was responsible for writing the Equal Rights Amendment
Alice Paul was responsible for writing the Equal Rights Amendment
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The suffragists were highly respected by Congress and the president.
The suffragists were highly respected by Congress and the president.
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Alice Paul grew up in a Quaker family in New Jersey.
Alice Paul grew up in a Quaker family in New Jersey.
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Alice Paul never attended any suffrage meetings.
Alice Paul never attended any suffrage meetings.
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Alice Paul pursued social work for many years before becoming involved in suffrage.
Alice Paul pursued social work for many years before becoming involved in suffrage.
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Alice Paul attended a lecture by Christabel Pankhurst in England.
Alice Paul attended a lecture by Christabel Pankhurst in England.
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Alice Paul was only known for her quiet demeanor in her early life.
Alice Paul was only known for her quiet demeanor in her early life.
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The fight for women's voting rights began in 1848 with the Declaration of Sentiments.
The fight for women's voting rights began in 1848 with the Declaration of Sentiments.
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Alice Paul's mother was uninterested in suffrage.
Alice Paul's mother was uninterested in suffrage.
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Alice Paul was known for her rebellious and active approach to women's rights.
Alice Paul was known for her rebellious and active approach to women's rights.
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Abigail Adams urged John Adams to forget about the ladies.
Abigail Adams urged John Adams to forget about the ladies.
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Mary Wollstonecraft authored the book A Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792.
Mary Wollstonecraft authored the book A Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792.
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Margaret Fuller was known for her influence on the thought of American women in the 19th century.
Margaret Fuller was known for her influence on the thought of American women in the 19th century.
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Alice Paul was arrested only once during her protests for women's suffrage.
Alice Paul was arrested only once during her protests for women's suffrage.
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Alice Paul and Lucy Burns formed a strong alliance at a police station.
Alice Paul and Lucy Burns formed a strong alliance at a police station.
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The feeding tube used on Alice Paul during her hunger strikes was clean and well-maintained.
The feeding tube used on Alice Paul during her hunger strikes was clean and well-maintained.
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By 1910, Alice Paul returned to a flourishing suffragist movement in the United States.
By 1910, Alice Paul returned to a flourishing suffragist movement in the United States.
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The National American Woman Suffrage Association initially appreciated Alice and Lucy for their youthful enthusiasm.
The National American Woman Suffrage Association initially appreciated Alice and Lucy for their youthful enthusiasm.
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Study Notes
Alice Paul's Life and Contributions to Women's Suffrage
- Alice Paul, born January 11, 1885, and died July 9, 1977, was a prominent American suffragist.
- Early life as a Quaker girl, quiet and obedient, juxtaposed with later militant activism.
- Experienced political imprisonment and force-feeding during British suffrage campaigns.
- Developed a strong alliance with Lucy Burns, forming the Congressional Union.
- Focused on a broader amendment for women's rights, beyond the vote, later known as the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
- Led protests and demonstrations, including picketing the White House.
- Played a crucial role in the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote in the United States.
Key Activism and Strategies
- Focused protests in Washington D.C.
- Organized parades, rallies, and protests.
- Led pickets at the White House.
- Employed hunger strikes and civil disobedience within prisons.
- Challenged existing social norms and expectations for women.
Personal Life and Values
- Grew up in a peaceful Quaker household.
- Began with social work; she saw a need for broader change.
- Worked abroad.
- Worked for change at home, as well, rather than remaining abroad.
Key Accomplishments and Legacy
- Instrumental in the passage of the 19th Amendment.
- Wrote the Equal Rights Amendment in 1923.
- Founded the National Woman's Party.
- Inspired and led a generation of suffragists.
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Explore the life and contributions of Alice Paul, an essential figure in the American women's suffrage movement. From her early Quaker upbringing to her militant activism, discover how she fought for women's rights, including the passage of the 19th Amendment and the Equal Rights Amendment. This quiz dives into her strategies, alliances, and the impact of her work on women's rights.
