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Maria W. Stewart was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
Maria W. Stewart was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Maria W. Stewart is recognized as the first American-born woman to participate in public political dialogues.
Maria W. Stewart is recognized as the first American-born woman to participate in public political dialogues.
True
William Lloyd Garrison featured Maria W. Stewart's speeches in his abolitionist newspaper.
William Lloyd Garrison featured Maria W. Stewart's speeches in his abolitionist newspaper.
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Maria W. Stewart's pamphlet titled 'Religion and the Pure Principles of Morality' was published after her public speaking tour.
Maria W. Stewart's pamphlet titled 'Religion and the Pure Principles of Morality' was published after her public speaking tour.
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Maria W. Stewart faced support from Boston's conservative black political circles during her speaking career.
Maria W. Stewart faced support from Boston's conservative black political circles during her speaking career.
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Maria W. Stewart's husband, James, passed away prior to her public speaking career.
Maria W. Stewart's husband, James, passed away prior to her public speaking career.
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The Rev. Thomas Paul was the minister of George W. Campbell Church where Maria W. Stewart was married.
The Rev. Thomas Paul was the minister of George W. Campbell Church where Maria W. Stewart was married.
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David Walker published his controversial pamphlet 'Walker's Appeal' in 1829.
David Walker published his controversial pamphlet 'Walker's Appeal' in 1829.
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Maria W. Stewart was a significant political writer among Black women in America.
Maria W. Stewart was a significant political writer among Black women in America.
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The book 'Black Women in Nineteenth Century American Life' was edited by Paula Giddings.
The book 'Black Women in Nineteenth Century American Life' was edited by Paula Giddings.
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Maria W. Stewart's pamphlet titled 'Religion and the Pure Principles of Morality' was published in 1831.
Maria W. Stewart's pamphlet titled 'Religion and the Pure Principles of Morality' was published in 1831.
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The first African Baptist Church hosted the presentation of 'Meditations from the Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart'.
The first African Baptist Church hosted the presentation of 'Meditations from the Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart'.
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The publication 'When and Where I Enter' was released in 1996.
The publication 'When and Where I Enter' was released in 1996.
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Mrs. Stewart was a pioneer in black activism, using the lecture circuit to express her views.
Mrs. Stewart was a pioneer in black activism, using the lecture circuit to express her views.
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Richard Allen and Thomas Paul were still active as major black spokespersons in 1831.
Richard Allen and Thomas Paul were still active as major black spokespersons in 1831.
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The Afric American Female Intelligence Society chose to operate as individuals rather than as a collective.
The Afric American Female Intelligence Society chose to operate as individuals rather than as a collective.
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Frederick Douglass began his political career shortly after Mrs. Stewart's initial activism.
Frederick Douglass began his political career shortly after Mrs. Stewart's initial activism.
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Black female organizations in Boston mostly chose radical methods to express their political opinions.
Black female organizations in Boston mostly chose radical methods to express their political opinions.
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Mrs. Stewart's actions received widespread support and admiration when she first started her activism.
Mrs. Stewart's actions received widespread support and admiration when she first started her activism.
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Thomas Paul delivered his speeches only to the general public and did not have any restrictions on attendance.
Thomas Paul delivered his speeches only to the general public and did not have any restrictions on attendance.
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Historians have successfully uncovered a membership list for the Afric American Female Intelligence Society.
Historians have successfully uncovered a membership list for the Afric American Female Intelligence Society.
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Maria W. Stewart experienced public humiliation during her speaking engagements.
Maria W. Stewart experienced public humiliation during her speaking engagements.
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The Female Anti-Slavery Society was founded in 1833, allowing women activists to have a collective voice.
The Female Anti-Slavery Society was founded in 1833, allowing women activists to have a collective voice.
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Stewart had a long career as a public school teacher in several cities.
Stewart had a long career as a public school teacher in several cities.
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Scholars have extensively documented the life and work of Maria W. Stewart since her time.
Scholars have extensively documented the life and work of Maria W. Stewart since her time.
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The Grimké sisters were well-accepted and celebrated for their public speaking.
The Grimké sisters were well-accepted and celebrated for their public speaking.
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Maria W. Stewart published an enlarged edition of Meditations at her own expense.
Maria W. Stewart published an enlarged edition of Meditations at her own expense.
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Racism and sexism had no impact on the historical recognition of black women activists like Stewart.
Racism and sexism had no impact on the historical recognition of black women activists like Stewart.
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The year 1879 marked the end of Stewart's public life.
The year 1879 marked the end of Stewart's public life.
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Study Notes
Maria W. Stewart
- Born in 1803, died in 1879, an activist and lecturer.
- Published in print in 2005 and online in 2006.
- Originally appeared in a second edition of Black Women in America.
- Gave a speech in Boston in 1833, emphasizing women's historical contributions and criticizing the lack of recognition for women of color.
- Took up public speaking after her husband's death.
- Published a pamphlet, Religion and the Pure Principles of Morality, the Sure Foundation on Which We Must Build (1831).
- Published Meditations from the Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart (1832).
- Her speeches were reported in the abolitionist newspaper, the Liberator, by William Lloyd Garrison.
- Was one of the first American-born women to break taboos against women participating in public political dialogues.
- Faced opposition from within Boston's conservative black community.
- Likely influenced by Rev. Samuel Snowden's African Methodist Episcopal Church, including David Walker's Appeal.
- Her activism involved advocating black self-determination and economic independence.
- Broke new ground in black activism, as no other black leaders, male or female, had spoken publicly on the lecture circuit at that time.
- Public speaking was groundbreaking for women and black individuals in America.
- Faced gender and racial prejudice.
- Later taught in various public schools in NYC, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.
- Published a revised edition of her book, Meditations, at her own expense after being reunited with William Lloyd Garrison.
- Was buried in Washington D.C.
Stewart's Impact
- Pioneering black political activist, whose work lacked thorough biographical study.
- Her activism highlights the dual pressures of racism and sexism on black women.
- Demonstrated need for self-determination for women of color.
- Work is significant for modern understanding of black liberation.
- Her work challenged conventional wisdom then, and continues to challenge current views.
- Stewart's work is a critical contribution to the ongoing fight for racial and gender equality.
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Explore the life and legacy of Maria W. Stewart, a pioneer of women's rights and abolitionism. This quiz covers her significant speeches, writings, and the historical context of her activism in the 19th century. Discover how her contributions shaped the discourse on women's roles in society.
