Mary Church Terrell and the Suffrage Movement
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Which languages did Mary Terrell learn besides English?

  • German, French, and Italian (correct)
  • Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin
  • Dutch, Greek, and Hebrew
  • Russian, Chinese, and Japanese

What was a key focus of Mary Terrell's work after she got married?

  • Advocating for reform in education, jobs, and healthcare (correct)
  • Establishing a private school for wealthy children
  • Writing novels about her travels
  • Promoting European vacations for African Americans

How did Mary Terrell feel about the treatment of African American women in the suffrage movement?

  • She noted the exclusionary use of the term 'people' (correct)
  • She remained indifferent to their struggles
  • She sought to prioritize their needs above all others
  • She believed they were equally represented as white women

What challenges did Mary Terrell face while advocating for suffrage in the South?

<p>Forced to use segregated facilities such as train cars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was Mary Terrell NOT involved with?

<p>International Women's Forum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant action did Mary Church Terrell take in the suffrage movement?

<p>She picketed the White House with radical suffragists. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key themes of Terrell's advocacy beyond suffrage?

<p>Equal opportunity and fair treatment for Black people. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did early suffrage leaders differ from Mary Church Terrell in terms of representation?

<p>They were largely white and affluent. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who recognized the importance of working women in the suffrage movement?

<p>Harriot Stanton Blatch. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event underscored the necessity for labor protections for women?

<p>The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Mary Church Terrell first become aware of racial discrimination?

<p>Eight years old (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which educational institution did Mary Church Terrell attend where she became one of the first African American students?

<p>Oberlin College (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What profession did Mary's mother have that was unusual for women of any race at that time?

<p>Hair salon owner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Mary's father contribute to the family's financial success?

<p>Buying and selling real estate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant event in her early life shaped Mary's understanding of her racial identity?

<p>Being ridiculed by white girls at school (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Ida B. Wells-Barnett become an orphan?

<p>16 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred when Ida B. Wells-Barnett was six months old?

<p>The Emancipation Proclamation was established. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Ida's parents do after their emancipation?

<p>They established a university for freed slaves. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of challenges did Ida face when living in Memphis?

<p>Racism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mode of transportation did Ida use to commute to her teaching job?

<p>Mule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What innovative method did Carrie Chapman Catt use to spread the suffrage message?

<p>Distributing pamphlets from biplanes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which challenge did Carrie Chapman Catt NOT face during her career?

<p>Extreme financial difficulties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant role did Carrie Chapman Catt hold in 1900?

<p>President of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Carrie Chapman Catt publicly express her advocacy for women's rights early in her career?

<p>By becoming a co-editor of a newspaper (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event did Carrie Chapman Catt use to inspire her audience?

<p>Mother's Day sermons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Carrie Chapman Catt's skills that contributed significantly to her success as an advocate?

<p>Public speaking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of negative portrayal did suffragists, including Catt, face in the media?

<p>Depicted as 'bitter' and 'ugly' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which prominent suffragist influenced Carrie Chapman Catt early in her advocacy?

<p>Lucy Stone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What visual representation did Catt use to highlight the organization's reach?

<p>A map of the United States (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common activity Carrie Chapman Catt organized to maintain momentum in the suffrage movement?

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Flashcards

Mary Terrell's languages

Mary Terrell spoke German, French, and Italian, besides English.

Mary Terrell's activism

Mary Terrell dedicated herself to improving conditions for African Americans through organizations focused on education, jobs, healthcare, and living conditions.

Mary Terrell's suffrage involvement

Mary Terrell actively campaigned for women's suffrage rights, recognizing the double disadvantage faced by African American women and advocating inclusivity of all people in the vote.

Opposition to Mary Terrell

Mary Terrell faced significant opposition from Southern segregationists and Northern prejudice, including being excluded from gatherings with other suffragists and segregated travel.

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Mary Terrell's educational background

Mary Terrell held a high-school teaching position for African American children and later collaborated with her husband, a Harvard-educated lawyer, on reform issues.

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Mary Church Terrell's birthdate

September 23, 1863

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Mary Church Terrell's racial awareness

Developed at age 8 attending an integrated school in Ohio where she experienced prejudice based on physical traits.

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Terrell's parents' occupations

Her father was a successful businessman; her mother owned a hair salon.

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Terrell's educational achievement

Attended Oberlin College, one of the first African-American students there.

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Mary Church Terrell's significance

Prominent African-American activist and educator.

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Ida B. Wells-Barnett's early life

Ida B. Wells-Barnett was born a slave in 1862 in Mississippi. Her family was freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, and they later established a university for freed slaves. At 16, Ida lost her parents and younger brother due to a yellow fever epidemic.

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Ida B. Wells-Barnett's family

Despite facing immense hardship, Ida worked tirelessly to keep her family together after becoming an orphan. She faced further challenges with her disabled sister and had to relocate to Memphis to care for her grandmother.

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What did Ida do for her family?

Ida B. Wells-Barnett worked tirelessly to hold her family together, even after becoming an orphan. She taught at a school, commuting by mule, and eventually relocated to Memphis to care for her ailing grandmother.

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Ida B. Wells-Barnett's first encounter with racism

In 1884, Ida B. Wells-Barnett boarded a train to Nashville. Despite being fashionable and well-dressed, she was ejected from the train because she was Black. This event marked the beginning of her activism against racism and Jim Crow.

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Why did Ida B. Wells-Barnett move to Memphis?

Ida B. Wells-Barnett moved to Memphis because her grandmother had a stroke and she needed to be close to her. This move would have a major impact on her life, leading her to confront racism in its most brutal form.

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What was the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire?

A devastating fire in 1911 that killed 146 workers, mostly women. It highlighted the need for labor protections and showed how the woman's vote could bring change.

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Who was Mary Church Terrell?

A prominent leader in the black women's suffrage movement who fought for equal rights for African Americans and women.

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Why was wider participation crucial for suffrage?

The movement's success depended on inclusivity, especially involving African Americans, who faced double disadvantages.

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Who founded the Equality League?

Harriot Stanton Blatch, daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, established this league in 1907 to empower working women and advocate for their rights.

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How did Mary Church Terrell champion African American rights?

She advocated for equal opportunities and fair treatment, emphasizing the importance of justice and an equal chance for all.

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Carrie Chapman Catt's Strategy

Catt recognized the need for widespread support for suffrage and used diverse methods to reach different audiences.

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How did Catt use public speaking?

Catt was a powerful speaker, known for her engaging style and ability to motivate people.

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What challenges did Catt face?

Catt encountered sexism, negative portrayals in media, and limited support for the suffrage movement.

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What did Catt do to overcome challenges?

She reinvigorated the movement by mobilizing various groups, particularly young people, demonstrating her strong organizational skills.

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What was Catt's role in NAWSA?

Catt served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, a position she held in 1900.

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Why was Catt's map significant?

It visually represented the scope and reach of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, highlighting the national movement.

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Catt and 'she-men'

Suffragists faced negative portrayals, sometimes being mockingly called 'she-men,' highlighting societal prejudice against women's activism.

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Catt's marriage and career

Carrie married and worked as a co-editor of a newspaper, demonstrating her early involvement in journalism.

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Catt's early advocacy

Starting in 1887, Catt championed women's right to vote in local elections, showcasing her early involvement in suffrage.

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Catt's influence from Lucy Stone

Attending a suffrage meeting in 1889, Catt was influenced by Lucy Stone, a prominent figure in the suffrage movement.

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Study Notes

Mary Church Terrell

  •  Mary Church Terrell was a leader in the Black women's suffrage movement.
  • She learned three languages (English, German, and French).
  • Her audiences adored her because she spoke many languages.
  • She had a successful career as an editor of the newspaper and later became a co-editor.
  •  She was a highly educated lawyer.
  •  She was also a judge in Washington D.C.
  • She married Robert Terrell, a Harvard-educated lawyer.
  • She worked for better education, jobs, and living conditions for African Americans.
  • She helped found organizations focused on education, healthcare, and living conditions for African Americans.
  •  She was involved in twenty-nine different clubs.
  • She helped start a university for freed slaves.
  • She was a student at the college that Ida's parents founded.
  •  She was an object of ridicule throughout her life because of her race and hair.
  •  She encountered real racism during one day in 1884, in Memphis. 
  •  She boarded a train to Nashville, Tennessee, at an event.
  •  She was dressed fashionably in a full-length corsetted dress, hat, and gloves.
  •  She was the first African American woman to attend private schools and Oberlin College.

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Explore the impactful life of Mary Church Terrell, a prominent advocate for African American women's rights and suffrage. This quiz delves into her education, challenges in the movement, and significant contributions. Test your knowledge on her experiences and key themes of her activism.

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