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Julia Ward Howe's Life and Legacy

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Based on the text, what was Julia Ward Howe's father's view on women?

He believed that women should have the same rights as men and be allowed to participate in politics.

He believed that women should be educated and pursue careers.

He believed that women should be treated as equal partners to men.

He held traditional views on femininity and believed women should be submissive and domestic. (correct)

Which of these statements is TRUE about Julia's early life?

Her father encouraged her to pursue her interests and talents.

She felt free and unrestricted in her childhood.

She felt confined and limited by her father's traditional views. (correct)

She had a close and supportive relationship with her mother.

How did Julia Ward Howe's family background shape her early experiences?

Her father's wealth and social standing enabled her to pursue her interests freely.

Her family encouraged her to develop her talent for writing and public speaking.

Her family's traditional values and expectations created a restrictive environment for her. (correct)

Her mother's early death motivated her to become a champion for women's rights.

Which of the following is a PARADOX about Samuel Gridley Howe, Julia's husband?

He was an advocate for the rights of enslaved people, yet also held traditional views about women's roles. Signup and view all the answers

What is the MAIN IDEA conveyed in the text about Julia Ward Howe's early life?

Julia Ward Howe's upbringing was characterized by both privilege and limitations due to societal expectations on women. Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Sojourner Truth to change her name from Isabelle to Sojourner?

To reflect her mission as a reformer Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Sojourner Truth begin speaking out against slavery?

1843 Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Underground Railroad play in Sojourner Truth's life?

It facilitated her escape from slavery Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about Sojourner Truth's choice to speak to predominantly white audiences?

It was uncommon for a black woman at that time Signup and view all the answers

How did Sojourner Truth assert her presence at the 1852 meeting in Akron, Ohio?

By quietly waiting for permission to speak Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Julia Ward Howe was a poet and playwright
She was born into a wealthy New York family
Her father was a banker, but kind and stern
Her mother died when Julia was five years old
Julia confided in her diary that she sometimes felt imprisoned
Her father had traditional male views of femininity
He did not want her to pursue her desires or aspirations
As a young child, she felt restricted or confined
Julia was a pretty and talented young woman
She longed to be out in society and going to parties, concerts and lectures
When she published her first piece, an anonymous essay, her uncle printed, but she wished she knew more about housekeeping
At 24, she married Samuel Gridley Howe and they had six children
Howe was an abolitionist and founder of the Perkins School for the blind in Massachusetts
Despite his support for the enslaved and disadvantaged he had no sympathy for women

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Explore the life of Julia Ward Howe, a talented poet and playwright who navigated societal constraints placed upon women in her time. Discover her upbringing, marriage, and contributions as an abolitionist, while also examining the conflict between her personal aspirations and societal expectations.