Matilda Joslyn Gage: Women's Rights Activist

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What was Matilda Joslyn Gage's father's profession?

Teacher

Doctor (correct)

Lawyer

Shopkeeper

What sparked Matilda's passion for abolitionism?

Her experiences on the Underground Railroad

Hearing Abby Kelley Foster speak (correct)

Her father's advocacy

Reading abolitionist literature

What was Matilda's role in the family home?

She was a homemaker who supported her husband.

She was a social activist who hosted reform gatherings. (correct)

She was a writer who published her own works.

She was a teacher who educated her children.

What was the age of Matilda Joslyn Gage when she delivered her first speech at a women's rights convention in Syracuse?

26 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Matilda's opinion of religion in relation to women's rights?

She believed that religion was a barrier to women's progress. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Matilda respond to the criticism she faced for her activism?

She engaged in public debate and used history, philosophy, religion, and literature to defend her views. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What Native American community did Matilda Joslyn Gage gain inspiration from?

Iroquois (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the passage about Matilda Joslyn Gage?

She was a pioneer in the women's rights movement who helped to pave the way for future generations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What significant accomplishment was Matilda recognized for by the Mohawk nation?

She was given the opportunity to vote in tribal matters. (B), She was honored with the right to name the tribe's chief. (C), She was awarded the title of 'She who holds the sky'. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main message Matilda aimed to convey through her newspaper The National Citizen and Ballot Box?

The rights and privileges of women in society should be addressed, including the right to vote. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best summarizes Matilda's opinion of Christian faith and its relationship to women?

Christian faith and its male leaders have played a key role in suppressing women. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea in the passage about how Matilda Joslyn Gage challenged traditional societal roles and power structures?

She criticized the prevailing social hierarchies and advocated for a more equitable world. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1880 election concerning women's suffrage in New York State?

Women were allowed to vote for the first time in school board elections. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the most significant impact Matilda's dedication to women's suffrage had in her lifetime?

She served as a prominent figure in the suffrage movement. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations highlights the ironic contrast Matilda faced?

She wrote about Native American societies yet could not vote in her own nation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point emphasized by the author about the lasting impact of Matilda's work?

Matilda's writings and actions had a direct influence on women's rights movements in the new century. (A), Matilda's fight for women's rights continues to resonate with future generations of women. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of women in Haudenosaunee society?

They held power in political decision-making and were involved in various aspects of society. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the content, what can be inferred about Matilda Joslyn Gage's beliefs?

She was an advocate for women's rights and opposed oppression in all its forms. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the mention of Lucretia Mott's visit to the Cattaraugus Seneca tribe?

It emphasizes the influence of Native American culture on the development of the women's suffrage movement. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the suffragists' work relate to the Haudenosaunee society?

The suffragists acknowledged the Haudenosaunee model, seeing it as a precedent for their own fight for women's political rights. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what was one way in which women's power was exercised in the Haudenosaunee society?

Women could choose the tribe's leaders and even remove them from their positions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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