Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Women's Rights Advocate
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What was the primary difference between the National Woman Suffrage Association and the American Woman Suffrage Association?

  • The National Association supported the Fifteenth Amendment while the American Association opposed it.
  • The American Association focused on lobbying state by state, whereas the National Association lobbied for a federal amendment.
  • The National Association was founded in the 1850s while the American Association was formed in the 1870s.
  • The National Association wanted no more men to get the vote before women did, while the American supported the Fifteenth Amendment. (correct)

    • What tactic did some suffragists advocate for as the movement progressed into the 1900s?

  • Continuing to lobby state by state in areas where women had been granted the vote. (correct)
  • Picketing and militancy at political meetings only.
  • Forming alliances only with African American organizations.
  • Focusing exclusively on federal legislation for women's voting rights.

    • How did Elizabeth Cady Stanton's views on African American men contribute to controversy within the women's suffrage movement?

  • She advocated for African American suffrage at the expense of white women's rights.
  • She believed African American men were more deserving of the vote than white women.
  • She insulted African American men, suggesting they were unworthy of the vote. (correct)
  • She argued that the vote should be given to African American men and women equally.

    • Which event did Elizabeth Cady Stanton participate in to advocate for women's suffrage?

    <p>She ran for a seat in the New York State Legislature in 1854. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's significant contributions to the suffrage movement?

    <p>Her writings effectively mobilized public sentiment toward women's suffrage. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Elizabeth Cady Stanton to rebel against traditional gender roles?

    <p>Her father's wish for a son. (A), Her education and awareness of societal issues. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Elizabeth Cady Stanton's marriage differ from conventional practices of her time?

    <p>She did not take her husband's last name. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led Elizabeth to meet Lucretia Mott?

    <p>The World Anti-Slavery Convention. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Elizabeth Cady Stanton do after the male delegates voted to exclude women at the convention?

    <p>She continued to engage in discussions with women. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's book, The Woman's Bible?

    <p>To challenge the notion that women are inferior to men. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Elizabeth's childhood influenced her view on women's rights?

    <p>Her father's legal profession and its limitations for women. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Elizabeth Cady Stanton view the clergymen at the convention?

    <p>As a barrier to women's participation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Elizabeth Cady Stanton do to express her frustration with the law regarding women's inheritance?

    <p>She tried to remove pages from a law book. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feeling did Elizabeth Cady Stanton express about being a mother?

    <p>She felt trapped and caged. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event did Elizabeth help plan in 1848?

    <p>The Seneca Falls Women's Rights Convention. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Susan B. Anthony play in the partnership with Elizabeth Cady Stanton?

    <p>She was a speaker and organizer. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the women's suffrage movement as expressed by Elizabeth?

    <p>To secure the right to vote for women. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tension arose between Elizabeth and Susan during their partnership?

    <p>Their personal circumstances affected priorities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Elizabeth and Susan's views on African American men and women's enfranchisement evolve after the Civil War?

    <p>They initially pushed for simultaneous enfranchisement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dynamic characterized the friendship between Elizabeth and Susan?

    <p>They frequently argued but maintained their friendship. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differing priorities emerged within the suffrage movement during the Civil War?

    <p>Some focused on the war, while others continued the suffrage fight. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    • Born November 12, 1815 – October 26, 1902
    • Daughter of a lawyer in Johnstown, NY
    • Witnessing her father's inability to help a woman facing loss of property after her husband's death inspired her advocacy
    • Experienced discrimination and injustice from an early age; frustration with male-dominated legal system
    • Advocated for women's rights beginning in her youth; she wanted to change laws that negatively impacted women
    • Became a leader in the women's rights movement, advocating for voting rights.
    • Married Henry Stanton, a prominent abolitionist
    • Met Lucretia Mott at the 1840 World Anti-Slavery Convention in London, leading to a budding friendship and shared activism for women's rights.
    • Called for the abolition of slavery and women's suffrage

    Key Themes of Stanton's Activism

    • Women's suffrage: A prominent figure in the movement for women to have the right to vote.
    • Equality and Justice: Dedicated to ensuring women had equal rights and were treated fairly in the legal and social spheres.
    • Education and Empowerment: Stanton believed that women's education and understanding of their rights were crucial to achieving equality and justice.
    • Collaboration and Partnership: Worked with other women activists and advocated for mutual support and progress, notably with Susan B. Anthony.

    Stanton's Impact

    • Led the creation of the Declaration of Sentiments at the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention which outlined the need for women's rights
    • Became a leading speaker in the movement, traveling and advocating for women's rights throughout her life.
    • Her passionate speeches and writings played a pivotal role in shaping public opinion and inspiring action to gain women's rights and suffrage.

    Conflicts

    • Differences with Susan B. Anthony: Despite their collaboration, Stanton and Anthony had disagreements on some strategic issues within the women's suffrage movement, including strategies around focusing on voting rights versus broader equality.
    • Opposition from Men: Faced strong opposition from men who resisted the concept of equal rights for women. Her efforts were challenged and met with resistance from powerful groups.
    • Social Constraints (Marriage and Roles): As a wife and mother, Stanton was expected to abide by traditional gender roles. These constraints often limited her time and energies and brought tensions in her life.

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