Mary Church Terrell and Civil Rights Movement

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What organization did Mary Church Terrell help found that sought to improve the conditions of African Americans?

  • National Association of Colored Women (correct)
  • Southern Poverty Law Center
  • League of Women Voters
  • Equal Rights Amendment

What did Mary Church Terrell believe would bring about change for African Americans?

  • Education and hard work (correct)
  • Protests and demonstrations
  • Legislation and government action
  • Civil disobedience and non-violent resistance

What is the name of the organization Mary Church Terrell helped found that is still prominent today?

  • National Association of Colored Women
  • College Alumnae Club
  • Colored Woman's League of Washington
  • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) (correct)

What was Mary Church Terrell's husband's profession?

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What barrier did Mary Church Terrell face while advocating in the South for women's suffrage?

<p>She was forced to travel in segregated train cars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one main obstacle Mary Church Terrell encountered while advocating for women's suffrage?

<p>Opposition from white suffragists who discriminated against her race (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Mary Church Terrell's approach to advocating for racial equality?

<p>She believed in seeking equal opportunities based on merit and justice, not special treatment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Mary Church Terrell's work bridge the gap between the women's suffrage and civil rights movements?

<p>She worked within both black and white suffrage groups, promoting racial equality alongside fighting for women's vote. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions exemplifies Mary Church Terrell's role as a pioneer in the modern civil rights movement?

<p>Her leadership in organizing protests against segregation at department stores in her eighties. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant impact Mary Church Terrell had on the fight for racial equality?

<p>Her actions as a pioneer in the modern civil rights movement paved the way for future equality advocates. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primary method did Ida B. Wells use to address social injustices?

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Which event highlighted Ida B. Wells' early civil rights activism?

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What significant risk did Ida B. Wells face due to her activism?

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What was one of the main issues Ida B. Wells reported on in her journalism?

<p>Lynching of African Americans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Ida B. Wells to move to New York and Chicago?

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Which of the following best describes Mary McLeod Bethune's early life?

<p>She faced unique challenges due to her mixed race parentage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What notable achievement did Mary McLeod Bethune accomplish in her education?

<p>She was one of the first African American women to graduate from Oberlin College. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language did Mary McLeod Bethune NOT learn?

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At which significant event did Mary McLeod Bethune attend as a guest in 1881?

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What contributed to Mary McLeod Bethune's ability to travel frequently during her education?

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Mary McLeod Bethune

An influential African American educator and activist.

Early Life

Mary McLeod Bethune had a mixed race background and unique upbringing.

Oberlin College

A college Bethune attended and was among the first African American women to graduate.

International Lecturer

Bethune lectured internationally in multiple languages: English, German, French, and Italian.

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Resilience and Success

Bethune's life exemplified overcoming racial prejudice and societal limitations.

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Mary Church Terrell

A key African American activist and suffragist advocating for education and rights.

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Organizations Founded

Mary founded groups like NAACP and National Association of Colored Women for African American rights.

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Suffrage Advocacy

Mary actively fought for women's right to vote, despite facing many challenges.

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Segregation Challenges

Mary faced segregation while traveling, highlighting racial discrimination during her activism.

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Education Focus

Believed education and hard work were essential for African American advancement.

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National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA)

An organization Terrell collaborated with for women's voting rights.

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Civil Rights Movement

A struggle for racial equality in which Terrell was a pioneering figure.

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Philosophy of Justice

Terrell's belief in equal opportunity for all, regardless of race.

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Ida B. Wells

A prominent journalist and activist for civil rights.

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Journalism as a Tool for Change

Ida used journalism to expose injustices and combat racism.

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Lynching Reports

Ida reported on the brutality of lynchings of African Americans.

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Early Civil Rights Activism

Ida protested racial segregation on a train in 1888, predating Rosa Parks.

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Personal Threats

Ida's activism led to death threats and dangers to her life.

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Study Notes

Mary Church Terrell

  • Born September 23, 1863 – July 24, 1954
  • Parents were former slaves
  • Never thought about her skin color
  • Attended boarding school in Ohio
  • Bragged about her looks, and proud of her hair
  • Learned three languages: English, German, French, and Italian
  • Lectured overseas
  • Taught at a high school for Black children
  • Met her husband, Robert Terrell, at a school in Washington, D.C.
  • Became the first African American woman lawyer

Suffragist Activism

  • Became a contributor to The Evening Star, a black-owned newspaper in Washington, D.C.
  • Her reporting helped expose racial injustice
  • Exposed poor conditions of black schools and Jim Crow segregation laws
  • Advocated for better education, jobs, and healthcare for African Americans
  • Founded organizations to advance the rights of Colored Women
  • Worked in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
  • Worked in the National Association for the Colored Woman's League of Washington
  • Worked in the College Alumnae Club
  • Was involved in twenty-nine different suffrage clubs
  • Met Susan B. Anthony in 1898
  • Vocal about double blow dealt to African American women
  • Spoke out against segregated train cars and barred restaurants
  • Received death threats
  • Spoke in the South where suffrage for African American women faced opposition

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