Suffragist Victory in 1920

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What is the intended meaning of the quote 'We are no longer petitioners, we are not wards of the nation but free and equal citizens' ?

Women are no longer asking for rights, they have the right to vote and are now free and equal citizens. (correct)
Women are now demanding the right to vote and are not content with being treated as dependents.
Women are now demanding equal rights and are not content with being treated as dependents.
Women are now demanding more rights and are not content with being treated as dependents.

What did the speaker, Carrie, intend to express with the phrase 'Be glad! Rejoice, applaud and be glad!'?

She wanted the women to celebrate this monumental achievement. (correct)
She wanted women to express their gratitude for the men who had helped them win the right to vote.
She wanted women to celebrate the victory and encourage others to join the fight for their rights.
She wanted women to celebrate their victory and take responsibility to educate others about their newfound rights.

What does the term 'wards of the nation' suggest about the status of women prior to the passage of the 19th Amendment?

Women were considered legally subordinate and lacked legal rights.
Women were considered dependent and lacked full citizenship rights. (correct)
Women were considered inferior to men and lacked the right to vote.
Women were considered incapable of making independent decisions.

What was the main reason for the celebration mentioned in the text?

The passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote in the United States. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the tone of the excerpt?

Emotive and triumphant. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Carrie Chapman Catt's first professional position after graduating from Iowa State College?

School principal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Carrie Chapman Catt use to promote the women's suffrage movement?

Employing a variety of tactics, including speaking on soapboxes and encouraging religious leaders to discuss women's rights (A) Signup and view all the answers

What influence did Charles Darwin's work have on Carrie Chapman Catt?

It strengthened her belief in the potential for human evolution and the need for equal rights for women (B) Signup and view all the answers

What issue did Carrie Chapman Catt address at Iowa State College?

Discrimination against women in extracurricular activities and opportunities for leadership roles (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions best demonstrates Carrie Chapman Catt's determination and leadership qualities?

All of the above. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

19th Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting women the right to vote.

Carrie Chapman Catt

A prominent leader who advocated for women's suffrage and celebrated the 19th Amendment's passage.