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In the early 1800s, women in the U.S. were allowed to serve on juries.
In the early 1800s, women in the U.S. were allowed to serve on juries.
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By 1837, all colleges that admitted men also admitted women.
By 1837, all colleges that admitted men also admitted women.
False (B)
A married woman in the early 1800s could own property and sign contracts.
A married woman in the early 1800s could own property and sign contracts.
False (B)
The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically granted voting rights to women.
The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically granted voting rights to women.
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New Jersey's original constitution, from 1776, allowed all women to vote.
New Jersey's original constitution, from 1776, allowed all women to vote.
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Lucretia Coffin Mott was born in January 3, 1793 making her the youngest of all who joined the suffrage movement.
Lucretia Coffin Mott was born in January 3, 1793 making her the youngest of all who joined the suffrage movement.
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Lucretia Coffin's family were strict Baptists.
Lucretia Coffin's family were strict Baptists.
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Lucretia managed her family store when her mother was away.
Lucretia managed her family store when her mother was away.
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At the World Anti-Slavery Convention in 1840, all women were allowed to speak.
At the World Anti-Slavery Convention in 1840, all women were allowed to speak.
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Lucretia Coffin was known for her timid and passive behavior.
Lucretia Coffin was known for her timid and passive behavior.
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Lucretia stated, 'If our principles are right, why should we be cowards?'
Lucretia stated, 'If our principles are right, why should we be cowards?'
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In Millbrook, New York, Lucretia noticed boys received a better education than girls.
In Millbrook, New York, Lucretia noticed boys received a better education than girls.
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Lucretia Coffin received less education than most girls of her time.
Lucretia Coffin received less education than most girls of her time.
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Lucretia and Elizabeth Cady Stanton first met at a convention in Seneca Falls.
Lucretia and Elizabeth Cady Stanton first met at a convention in Seneca Falls.
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More than three hundred people attended the convention on July 19, 1848.
More than three hundred people attended the convention on July 19, 1848.
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The Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions was inspired by the Constitution.
The Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions was inspired by the Constitution.
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Lucretia believed that the demand for the woman's vote was the most important issue to focus on.
Lucretia believed that the demand for the woman's vote was the most important issue to focus on.
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Lucretia was dressed in a black and white Quaker dress during the convention.
Lucretia was dressed in a black and white Quaker dress during the convention.
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Quakers supported engaging in voting as a way to influence government actions.
Quakers supported engaging in voting as a way to influence government actions.
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At the convention, women intentionally barred men from entering.
At the convention, women intentionally barred men from entering.
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Lucretia saw that women had significant roles in public life during her time.
Lucretia saw that women had significant roles in public life during her time.
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Lucretia Coffin Mott
- Lucretia Coffin Mott was born on January 3, 1793, and died on November 11, 1880.
- She was a Quaker woman who actively challenged social norms.
- Mott was a strong advocate for women's rights.
- She was locked in a closet as a child. Lucretia and a friend helped her get out of danger.
- Her family owned a store, and Lucretia assisted with running the home and managing the family business in her father's absence.
- Quakers viewed everyone's inner spirit as divinely inspired, leading to women in Quaker communities often speaking in church.
- She taught at a school in Millbrook, New York, in the early 1800s and noted that girls received a lower quality education compared to boys' education.
- Mott felt that females deserve the same educational opportunities as males.
- During the World Anti-Slavery Convention in London, women were restricted from participating.
- Mott met Elizabeth Cady Stanton in 1840, and they formed a friendship and later collaborated on women's rights activism.
- They organized the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, a pivotal event in the women's suffrage movement.
- The participants drafted the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions, which outlined women's rights, reflecting the Declaration of Independence.
- The convention proposed changes for equality of women.
- Some people opposed the idea of immediate abolition of slavery, or they believed that women shouldn't be involved in matters of the state.
- Mott believed in immediate abolition of slavery.
- She believed that women were capable of participating in public life.
- Mott advocated for women's rights in education, social and political life, including working opportunities and the right to vote.
- She believed that women were equal to men and held steadfast to her values.
- Later in her life, Mott was a vocal opponent of the unfair, unequal treatment of women in American society.
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Explore the life and legacy of Lucretia Coffin Mott, a pioneering Quaker who championed women's rights and education. Learn about her challenges in a male-dominated society and her passionate activism during key historical events. This quiz delves into her role in shaping social reforms in the 19th century.
