Women Activists in American History
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What significant role did Jeannette Rankin achieve in her lifetime?

  • First woman elected to Congress (correct)
  • First woman to serve in the military
  • First woman to run for president
  • First woman to pass a major legislation
  • What activity did Jeannette Rankin prefer over studying?

  • Engaging in sports
  • Exploring the outdoors (correct)
  • Reading literature
  • Participating in community service
  • How did Jeannette Rankin's father influence her views on Native Americans?

  • He was indifferent to their plight
  • He argued that their treatment was unjust (correct)
  • He encouraged her to support war against them
  • He taught her to ignore their existence
  • What was Nina Otero-Warren's primary responsibility after returning home from boarding school?

    <p>Educating her younger siblings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What childhood behavior is noted about Jeannette Rankin?

    <p>She often displayed bossy behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incident led to the early demise of Nina's father?

    <p>A land dispute with white men (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred on June 29, 1909, involving Lucy Burns?

    <p>She was arrested for protesting. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural features characterized Jeannette Rankin's upbringing in Montana?

    <p>Wild plains and canyons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Nina's upbringing?

    <p>She was raised in a wealthy family with a strong cultural background. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which universities did Lucy Burns attend during her education?

    <p>Vassar, Yale, Columbia, Oxford, and German Universities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable physical trait did Nina Otero-Warren possess?

    <p>A thick mane of red hair (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was Lucy Burns described in her biographical account?

    <p>As an exceptionally impressive and passionate advocate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event happened to Nina's family during the California Gold Rush?

    <p>They gained wealth by selling sheep to miners. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable action did Lucy Burns undertake as part of her activism?

    <p>Undertaking hunger strikes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quality of Lucy Burns was particularly highlighted in her biographical account?

    <p>Her spirited activism. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate consequence of the events on November 14-15, 1917, for public opinion regarding the suffragists?

    <p>Public opinion shifted in favor of the suffragists. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Lucy take to demand recognition as political prisoners?

    <p>Organized hunger strikes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the brutal methods used against Lucy while she was on her hunger strike?

    <p>Force-feeding through a tube. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Lucy's actions reflect her leadership within the suffrage movement?

    <p>She fueled public demonstrations against the president. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lucy do after the suffrage movement succeeded in 1920?

    <p>She devoted herself to her family. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Jeannette Rankin's first career before becoming involved in the suffrage movement?

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

    In which year did Montana grant women the right to vote, inspiring Rankin to run for Congress?

    <p>1914 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was a significant figure that recognized Rankin's grassroots organizing efforts in the suffrage movement?

    <p>Carrie Chapman Catt (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What personal trait was Jeannette Rankin known for, particularly in her activism?

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    What action did Jeannette Rankin take when she lost her temper at a suffrage office?

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    Flashcards

    Jeannette Rankin's Early Career

    Jeannette Rankin pursued teaching and millinery before finding her calling in social work. She worked in San Francisco and Spokane, Washington.

    Rankin's Passion for Suffrage

    Jeannette Rankin became deeply involved in the movement for women's voting rights in Washington State and later in Montana.

    Rankin's Impact on Suffrage

    Jeannette Rankin was the first person to speak to Montana state lawmakers about suffrage in 1911. Her success in organizing led to her involvement in national suffrage efforts.

    Montana's Suffrage Victory

    Montana granted women the right to vote in 1914, inspiring Jeannette Rankin to run for Congress.

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    Rankin's Political Ambition

    Jeannette Rankin decided to run for Congress in Montana after the state granted women suffrage. She was helped by her brother, a lawyer.

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    Lucy Burns

    A prominent figure in the US women's suffrage movement known for her spirited activism and numerous arrests while advocating for women's rights.

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    Women's Suffrage Movement

    A social movement advocating for women's right to vote, which was a key goal for activists like Lucy Burns.

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    First Arrest

    Lucy Burns' first arrest in London occurred on June 29, 1909, while protesting with Alice Paul outside Parliament.

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    Hunger Strikes

    A form of protest used by Lucy Burns and other activists, going without food to demonstrate their commitment.

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    Activism and Education

    Lucy Burns combined a passion for women's rights with a broad education, studying at prestigious institutions like Vassar, Yale, and Oxford.

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    Night of Terror

    The night of November 14-15, 1917, when police brutally arrested 31 suffragists, beating and mistreating them in Occoquan Workhouse. This event turned public opinion towards the suffragists' cause.

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    Force-feeding

    A brutal method used to force-feed prisoners who are on hunger strikes. It involved holding down the prisoner and inserting a tube into their nose or mouth to administer food.

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    Political Prisoners

    People imprisoned for their political beliefs or actions, not for committing crimes.

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    Watchfires

    Bonfires lit by suffragists in a park across from the White House where they publicly burned copies of President Wilson's speeches about democracy, highlighting the hypocrisy of denying women the right to vote while promoting democracy.

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    Passing the Baton

    Lucy Burns' metaphor for transitioning leadership of the suffragist movement to a new generation after achieving their goal.

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    Adelina Otero-Warren

    Born in 1881, Adelina Otero-Warren was a wealthy and influential Hispanic woman from New Mexico. She was known for her strong and independent spirit and was responsible for educating her nine younger siblings.

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    Otero Family

    The Otero family was a wealthy and influential Hispanic family in New Mexico, known for owning extensive land and raising sheep. They accumulated significant wealth during the California Gold Rush.

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    Nina's Childhood

    Adelina Otero-Warren, nicknamed Nina, was raised in a world of social standing and political power. She was a strong and independent woman, riding horses, supervising ranch workers, and learning to shoot a pistol. Her family ensured her education, sending her to a Catholic boarding school.

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    Educator in a Blended Family

    Nina's father was tragically killed in a dispute, and her mother's remarriage created a blended family. As the eldest, Nina became the educator for her nine younger siblings, taking on a significant role in their upbringing.

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    Move to Santa Fe

    In 1897, Nina's family moved to Santa Fe, where her cousin was appointed governor of the territory. Nina embraced her new surroundings and thrived in her new environment.

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    Jeannette's Childhood

    Jeannette Rankin spent her childhood on a ranch in Montana, assisting her mother with domestic tasks, cooking, and managing her siblings.

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    Jeannette's Personality Traits

    Jeannette Rankin exhibited a mix of bossiness and an emotional temperament, throwing tantrums when frustrated.

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    Jeannette's Preference?

    Jeannette Rankin preferred the outdoors to classrooms, demonstrating a passion for the natural world.

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    Father's Views on War

    Jeannette Rankin's father opposed war, believing it was unproductive and harmful, especially for Native Americans.

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    Jeannette's Early Influences

    Jeannette Rankin absorbed her father's views on the treatment of Native Americans and the futility of war.

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    Study Notes

    Nina Otero-Warren

    • Nina, born into a wealthy Hispanic family in New Mexico, enjoyed a privileged upbringing
    • Her family owned and operated a large ranch, and Nina was raised in a predominantly male-dominated society
    • Nina's father, Manuel Otero, was of Spanish descent, and her mother, Eloisa Luna, came from a family of conquistadors
    • Nina was an exceptionally capable student and participated in activities such as horseback riding and pistol shooting

    Nina's Aspirations

    • Despite the wealth and status of her family background and education, Nina desired independence
    • Nina felt that women were not given equal opportunities to men
    • Early on in her life, she became increasingly aware of the restrictions and inequalities placed on women
    • Nina attended a Catholic boarding school

    Career & Political Involvement

    • Nina's family moved to Santa Fe in 1889, where her cousin became appointed governor of the territory
    • Nina became involved in social work, and ran for political seats
    • She worked hard to promote women's rights
    • Nina became one of the first Hispanic women to be nominated as a representative in the US House of Representatives
    • Nina was actively involved in women's suffrage
    • She started local suffrage groups and became a state lawmaker

    Challenges

    • In 1912, Nina was denied a seat in the US House of Representatives because her male relative had divorced his wife
    • Despite her successes and activism, Nina's political ambitions were sometimes hampered due to societal limitations and discrimination
    • Nina was an outspoken advocate for women and Hispanic people

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    Explore the impactful lives of women activists like Jeannette Rankin, Nina Otero-Warren, and Lucy Burns. This quiz delves into their backgrounds, contributions, and significant events that shaped their journeys. Test your knowledge of these remarkable figures and their legacies in American history.

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