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Which of the following best describes Matilda Joslyn Gage's view on individual autonomy?
Which of the following best describes Matilda Joslyn Gage's view on individual autonomy?
- Submission to religious authority is essential for a fulfilling life.
- Personal expression should be suppressed for the sake of societal norms.
- Individuals should prioritize communal harmony over personal desires.
- The soul must assert its own supremacy or die. (correct)
What was the primary focus of Mary Ann Shadd Cary's advocacy?
What was the primary focus of Mary Ann Shadd Cary's advocacy?
- Promoting pacifism through non-violent resistance.
- Highlighting the importance of domesticity and traditional gender roles.
- Ensuring that Black women took leadership roles to advance their communities. (correct)
- Guaranteeing the enfranchisement of all women regardless of race.
What was the motto of each issue of The National Citizen and Ballot Box?
What was the motto of each issue of The National Citizen and Ballot Box?
- "The pen is mightier than the sword." (correct)
- "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
- "Workers of the world, unite!"
- "We hold these truths to be self-evident."
What was the name of the book Frances Willard wrote that encouraged women to travel?
What was the name of the book Frances Willard wrote that encouraged women to travel?
According to Isabella Beecher Hooker, what legal status did women possess in 1871?
According to Isabella Beecher Hooker, what legal status did women possess in 1871?
Which of the following best describes Lucretia Coffin Mott's stance on civil rights activism?
Which of the following best describes Lucretia Coffin Mott's stance on civil rights activism?
What sentiment did Abby Kelly Foster express regarding agreement and truth?
What sentiment did Abby Kelly Foster express regarding agreement and truth?
What publication was both funded and edited by a woman prominently mentioned?
What publication was both funded and edited by a woman prominently mentioned?
What social standard did Lucy Stone fight against?
What social standard did Lucy Stone fight against?
According to Julia Howard Howe, what was the purpose of the women's vote?
According to Julia Howard Howe, what was the purpose of the women's vote?
The masthead of The Revolution magazine is best represented by which statement?
The masthead of The Revolution magazine is best represented by which statement?
Which of the following best captures the essence of Sojourner Truth's conviction regarding women's rights?
Which of the following best captures the essence of Sojourner Truth's conviction regarding women's rights?
Who reminded people of the "bloody feet" of the woman who paved the way for suffrage?
Who reminded people of the "bloody feet" of the woman who paved the way for suffrage?
Flashcards
Women as citizens
Women as citizens
The belief that women are included in the constitutional term 'people' and have the right to vote.
Leadership roles for black women
Leadership roles for black women
Mary Ann Shedd Cary argued that black women should lead to improve education and living conditions.
The Provincial Freeman
The Provincial Freeman
A publication that highlighted the voices and rights of the black community related to women and suffrage.
Matilda Joslyn Gage's legacy
Matilda Joslyn Gage's legacy
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Frances Willard's view on suffrage
Frances Willard's view on suffrage
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Lucretia Coffin Mott
Lucretia Coffin Mott
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Sojourner Truth
Sojourner Truth
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Abby Kelly Foster
Abby Kelly Foster
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
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Lucy Stone
Lucy Stone
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Julia Howard Howe
Julia Howard Howe
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Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony
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The Revolution
The Revolution
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Study Notes
Suffragist Quotes and Context
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Lucretia Coffin Mott: Advocated for women's rights, arguing against passivity. Civil rights battles were not viewed as war, nor were they against Quaker beliefs (quietism).
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Sojourner Truth: Women will gain their rights despite opposition. Men in the audience reacted angrily to her speech, labeling them as "hawks and buzzards".
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Abby Kelly Foster: Women's struggle for suffrage is highlighted by the historic bravery of those who came before. She emphasized the importance of truth over harmony in the fight for rights.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Women have a right to their rights and must use them. Men believed women belonged in the home.
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Lucy Stone: Women should be free to choose their roles in society. She fought for women's right to choose their roles in society, not confined to the home.
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Julia Ward Howe: Women's right to vote is a way to fight injustice. She saw the right to vote as a vital tool to challenge societal injustices.
Other Suffragist Notes
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Susan B. Anthony: Believed women deserved equal rights.
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Isabella Beecher Hooker: Women are citizens and should have the same rights as men.
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Mary Ann Shadd Cary: Women deserve a voice in their own government.
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Matilda Joslyn Gage: Women's self-assertion is essential for survival, and she saw suffragists were the leaders.
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Frances Willard: Women gaining voting rights is a powerful movement, similar to other social movements. Voting is a demonstration of power, equivalent to carrying guns and using ideas (bullets).
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