Jeannette Rankin and Women's Suffrage

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How did Jeannette Rankin manage to win a seat in the House of Representatives?

She campaigned with the help of her brother, a powerful lawyer, and gained widespread support. (correct)
She ran on a platform of peace and non-violence, appealing to voters who were opposed to the potential war with Germany.
She was a popular candidate, known for her work as a suffragist and her strong stand on women's rights.
She was the only candidate running for the second seat, making her automatic winner.

What event did the suffragists celebrate with a special breakfast in Washington, D.C. on April 2, 1917?

The passage of the Woman Suffrage Proclamation, officially granting women the right to vote.
President Woodrow Wilson's call for Congress to vote for war against Germany.
Jeannette Rankin's victory in the House Representative election. (correct)
The signing of the Nineteenth Amendment granting women the right to vote.

What was Jeannette Rankin's stance on the war against Germany?

Rankin voted against the war, believing that violence is not the solution. (correct)
Rankin strongly supported the war effort and actively campaigned for it.
Rankin was indifferent to the war and refrained from taking a stand.
Rankin initially supported the war but changed her stance after seeing the human cost of it.

What was the symbolic meaning of the purple and yellow flowers Jeannette Rankin carried at the special breakfast in Washington, D.C?

They represented the colors of the radical suffragists, representing their fight for equality. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What point did Jeannette Rankin make when she questioned other lawmakers about the consistency of voting to make the world safe for democracy while refusing the same to women?

She challenged the hypocrisy of supporting democracy abroad but denying it to women at home. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Jeanette Rankin die?

1973 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an early inhabitant of Montana?

Cattle ranchers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Jeanette Rankin's hat being described as 'hugely symbolic, history-making'?

It represented her as the first woman elected to Congress. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where was Jeanette Rankin born?

Montana (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of the text?

To celebrate Jeanette Rankin's achievements. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What challenges did Nina face in her fight for suffrage?

She faced opposition from both men and some women, with some prioritizing superficial goals over the vote. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Nina's career focus on, despite her upper-class background?

She focused on the welfare of all citizens, regardless of social class. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizations was Nina NOT a part of?

The Democratic Party's women's division (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these positions was Nina NOT elected to?

Officer of the Red Cross (B) Signup and view all the answers

Despite her accomplishments, what was Nina's biggest disappointment?

She was not given the prominent role she desired in the suffrage movement. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these states gave women the right to vote in 1890, making it the first state to do so in the Union?

Wyoming (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason Western states were more likely to grant women the right to vote?

Western states were more likely to see women's contributions to the settling of the West as valuable. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did a doctor's wife in a Western state influence the movement for women's suffrage?

Her politically connected husband supported suffrage in exchange for a favor. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why might Western states have wanted to attract more women to their towns?

Women were believed to have a positive impact on the morality of these communities. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following Western states is NOT mentioned in the text as having granted women the right to vote before the 19th Amendment?

Montana (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Nina's Role in Suffrage

Nina was a key figure in New Mexico's suffrage campaign, advocating for women's voting rights.

Nineteenth Amendment

The constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote, ratified in 1920.

First Woman in U.S. House

In 1922, Nina became the first woman from New Mexico to win a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.