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What was the name of Carrie's second husband?
What was the name of Carrie's second husband?
What was the name of the organization that Carrie Catt helped to lead?
What was the name of the organization that Carrie Catt helped to lead?
What year did Carrie Catt organize an emergency convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to revive the dying movement?
What year did Carrie Catt organize an emergency convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to revive the dying movement?
In what year did New York grant women the vote?
In what year did New York grant women the vote?
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What was the main reason for Carrie Catt's resignation from NAWSA in 1904?
What was the main reason for Carrie Catt's resignation from NAWSA in 1904?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the 19th Amendment?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the 19th Amendment?
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What was the gift bestowed upon Carrie Catt by her fellow suffragists?
What was the gift bestowed upon Carrie Catt by her fellow suffragists?
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What statement best describes Carrie Catt's impact on the women's suffrage movement?
What statement best describes Carrie Catt's impact on the women's suffrage movement?
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What tactic proved to be one of the most successful for suffragists?
What tactic proved to be one of the most successful for suffragists?
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How did Carrie contribute to the suffrage movement?
How did Carrie contribute to the suffrage movement?
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What did Carrie display in her office to track suffrage progress?
What did Carrie display in her office to track suffrage progress?
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Which challenge did suffragists face in their campaign?
Which challenge did suffragists face in their campaign?
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What type of harassment did Carrie experience in her journalism career?
What type of harassment did Carrie experience in her journalism career?
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Who was Lucy Stone, as mentioned in the content?
Who was Lucy Stone, as mentioned in the content?
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What does the portrayal of suffragists in cartoons suggest about societal attitudes at the time?
What does the portrayal of suffragists in cartoons suggest about societal attitudes at the time?
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What event did Carrie participate in that showcased her public speaking abilities?
What event did Carrie participate in that showcased her public speaking abilities?
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What political event led to Carrie's early interest in politics?
What political event led to Carrie's early interest in politics?
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What did Carrie name the kittens she had as a child?
What did Carrie name the kittens she had as a child?
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Carrie's childhood experience with the right to vote foreshadowed her work in what area?
Carrie's childhood experience with the right to vote foreshadowed her work in what area?
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What was Carrie's initial role upon entering college?
What was Carrie's initial role upon entering college?
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What role did Carrie contribute in Iowa State College?
What role did Carrie contribute in Iowa State College?
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What event did Carrie defy the rules of college?
What event did Carrie defy the rules of college?
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What did Carrie do upon graduating from Iowa State?
What did Carrie do upon graduating from Iowa State?
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What did Carrie do after receiving an inferior position offer at the school in Mason City?
What did Carrie do after receiving an inferior position offer at the school in Mason City?
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Study Notes
Carrie Chapman Catt: Early Life and Political Activism
- Born January 9, 1859; Died March 9, 1947
- Raised on an Iowa farm, developed early interest in politics
- Joined her father on campaign rallies for Horace Greeley in 1872
- Named her kittens after Greeley, Grant, and their running mates
- Demonstrated an independent spirit by earning her teaching certificate without telling her parents
- Studied Darwin's On the Origin of Species, believing in human evolution and the importance of education
- Pursued college at Iowa State College, advocating for women's physical activity and defying gender-based rules in college
- Became the principal of a school, demanding and achieving the principal's position instead of assistant
Career in Journalism and Suffrage
- Married and worked as co-editor of a newspaper
- Returned to Iowa after her husband's death
- Became a journalist and faced workplace sexism
- Became involved in women's right to vote campaigns in 1887
- Attended a suffrage meeting in 1889 and was impressed by Lucy Stone
- Became a key figure in the suffrage movement during a time of discouragement
- Used creative strategies to raise awareness and gain support, including suffrage cafés, rallies, and demonstrations
- Organized a vital convention in Atlantic City (NJ) to revitalize the suffrage movement
The Winning Plan and Final Success
- Developed a "Winning Plan" focused on gaining suffrage in New York state
- Organized a large parade in New York City (1915)
- Achieved suffrage success in New York in 1917
- Saw 15 states grant full suffrage, and another 20 states grant some suffrage by 1919
- Played a key role in urging Congress to support the 19th Amendment for women's right to vote
- Celebrated the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, marking a significant victory for women's suffrage
- Became President of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1900
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Explore the early life and political activism of Carrie Chapman Catt, a key figure in the women's suffrage movement. This quiz delves into her unique upbringing, her career as a journalist, and her significant contributions to women's rights, including her involvement in advocating for the vote. Test your knowledge about her inspiring journey and impact on society.
