Suffragist Activists and Movements
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Lucretia Coffin Mott supported which movement?

  • Prison Reform
  • Temperance
  • Abolition (correct)
  • Education Reform
  • Sojourner Truth famously declared that women will get their rights despite what?

  • Hisses from the audience (correct)
  • Legal restrictions
  • Public apathy
  • Lack of funding
  • What was the main focus of The North Star newspaper?

  • Reporting on local news events
  • Advocating for anti-slavery and women's rights (correct)
  • Supporting political candidates
  • Promoting temperance
  • What was Susan B. Anthony's stance?

    <p>Men, their rights, and nothing more; women their rights, and nothing less (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abby Kelly Foster referenced 'bloody feet' to highlight what?

    <p>The bravery of women who paved the way to suffrage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title of the suffrage magazine co-edited by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth?

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

    Elizabeth Cady Stanton's rallying cry emphasized the need to do what with the right to vote?

    <p>Use it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lucy Stone fought for a woman's right to do what?

    <p>Choose her place in society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Isabella Beecher Hooker fought for what specific right for women in her state (CT)?

    <p>The right to own property (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Mary Ann Shedd Cary, who needed to take leadership roles to improve the Black community?

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

    Julia Howard Howe saw the vote as a way to break free from what?

    <p>Societal injustice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Act caused the creation of The Provincial Freeman to fight deportation?

    <p>The Fugitive Slave Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Lucretia Coffin Mott

    An advocate for abolition and women's rights who opposed passivity.

    Sojourner Truth

    A famous suffragist known for her powerful speeches and advocacy for women's rights.

    Abby Kelly Foster

    A suffragist who highlighted the bravery of women in the fight for rights.

    Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    A leader in the women's rights movement advocating for the right to vote.

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    Lucy Stone

    A suffragist who fought for women's right to choose their roles in society.

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    Julia Howard Howe

    An activist who saw voting as essential to combat societal injustice.

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    Women's Suffrage

    The movement aimed at granting women the right to vote.

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    Civil Rights Movement

    A struggle for social justice that included suffrage as a key goal.

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    The North Star

    An anti-slavery newspaper advocating for rights.

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    The Revolution

    A women's rights magazine co-edited by Susan B. Anthony.

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    Isabella Beecher Hooker

    A suffragist who argued women should be included as citizens.

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    Mary Ann Shadd Cary

    Prominent figure urging Black women's leadership in community.

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    Matilda Joslyn Gage

    Suffragist who believed the soul must assert itself.

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    The Provincial Freeman

    A publication advocating for the Black community and abolition.

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    Women's suffrage movement

    A movement aimed at securing voting rights for women.

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    The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword

    A motto emphasizing the power of writing over violence.

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    Study Notes

    Suffragist Activists and Movements

    • Lucretia Coffin Mott: Advocated for women's rights, believing women deserved the right to vote.
    • Sojourner Truth: Successfully argued for women's rights despite facing opposition and negative remarks.
    • Abby Kelly Foster: Emphasized the bravery of women who paved the way for suffrage.
    • Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Argued that women had the right to vote. Believed women should have the same rights and opportunities as men.
    • Lucy Stone: Advocated for women's right to have a voice in society, including the right to vote.
    • Julia Howard Howe: Argued for women's rights through activism in society; opposed injustice.
    • Susan B. Anthony: Advocated for women's rights, arguing for women to have equal rights to men.

    Key Issues and Movements

    • Civil Rights Battles: The context of civil rights battles was not viewed as comparable to war.
    • Quakerism: Quaker beliefs did not inherently oppose engagement in civil battles, but did not promote quietism.
    • Audience Reactions: Suffragists faced opposition and negative responses from audiences.
    • Vote as a Means to an End: Suffragists saw the right to vote as a means to achieve other societal goals.

    Publications and Funding

    • The Woman's Journal: A publication funded by Lucy Stone that supported suffrage.
    • The North Star & The Revolution: Publications that supported abolition and women's rights.

    Additional Women's Rights Activists

    • Isabella Beecher Hooker: Fought for women's right to own property.
    • Mary Ann Shadd Cary: Questioned the role of women and advocated for their rights.
    • Matilda Joslyn Gage: Argued that women deserved their equal rights, and were important in society.
    • Frances Willard: Advocate for women's rights and temperance.

    Other Factors and Considerations

    • Temperance: This movement addressed issues regarding alcohol consumption alongside women's rights.
    • Abolitionist Movement: The abolitionist movement influenced some suffragist's beliefs and actions.

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    Explore the vital contributions of key suffragist activists such as Lucretia Coffin Mott, Sojourner Truth, and Susan B. Anthony. This quiz delves into their beliefs and struggles for women's rights and voting equality. Test your knowledge on the critical movements that shaped the fight for suffrage.

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