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What significant role did Jeannette Rankin achieve in her lifetime?
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?
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?
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?
What was Nina Otero-Warren's primary responsibility after returning home from boarding school?
What childhood behavior is noted about Jeannette Rankin?
What childhood behavior is noted about Jeannette Rankin?
What incident led to the early demise of Nina's father?
What incident led to the early demise of Nina's father?
What significant event occurred on June 29, 1909, involving Lucy Burns?
What significant event occurred on June 29, 1909, involving Lucy Burns?
What natural features characterized Jeannette Rankin's upbringing in Montana?
What natural features characterized Jeannette Rankin's upbringing in Montana?
Which of the following best describes Nina's upbringing?
Which of the following best describes Nina's upbringing?
Which universities did Lucy Burns attend during her education?
Which universities did Lucy Burns attend during her education?
What notable physical trait did Nina Otero-Warren possess?
What notable physical trait did Nina Otero-Warren possess?
How was Lucy Burns described in her biographical account?
How was Lucy Burns described in her biographical account?
What significant event happened to Nina's family during the California Gold Rush?
What significant event happened to Nina's family during the California Gold Rush?
What notable action did Lucy Burns undertake as part of her activism?
What notable action did Lucy Burns undertake as part of her activism?
Which quality of Lucy Burns was particularly highlighted in her biographical account?
Which quality of Lucy Burns was particularly highlighted in her biographical account?
What was the immediate consequence of the events on November 14-15, 1917, for public opinion regarding the suffragists?
What was the immediate consequence of the events on November 14-15, 1917, for public opinion regarding the suffragists?
What action did Lucy take to demand recognition as political prisoners?
What action did Lucy take to demand recognition as political prisoners?
What was one of the brutal methods used against Lucy while she was on her hunger strike?
What was one of the brutal methods used against Lucy while she was on her hunger strike?
How did Lucy's actions reflect her leadership within the suffrage movement?
How did Lucy's actions reflect her leadership within the suffrage movement?
What did Lucy do after the suffrage movement succeeded in 1920?
What did Lucy do after the suffrage movement succeeded in 1920?
What was Jeannette Rankin's first career before becoming involved in the suffrage movement?
What was Jeannette Rankin's first career before becoming involved in the suffrage movement?
In which year did Montana grant women the right to vote, inspiring Rankin to run for Congress?
In which year did Montana grant women the right to vote, inspiring Rankin to run for Congress?
Who was a significant figure that recognized Rankin's grassroots organizing efforts in the suffrage movement?
Who was a significant figure that recognized Rankin's grassroots organizing efforts in the suffrage movement?
What personal trait was Jeannette Rankin known for, particularly in her activism?
What personal trait was Jeannette Rankin known for, particularly in her activism?
What action did Jeannette Rankin take when she lost her temper at a suffrage office?
What action did Jeannette Rankin take when she lost her temper at a suffrage office?
Flashcards
Jeannette Rankin's Early Career
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
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
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's Suffrage Victory
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Rankin's Political Ambition
Rankin's Political Ambition
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Lucy Burns
Lucy Burns
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Women's Suffrage Movement
Women's Suffrage Movement
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First Arrest
First Arrest
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Hunger Strikes
Hunger Strikes
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Activism and Education
Activism and Education
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Night of Terror
Night of Terror
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Force-feeding
Force-feeding
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Political Prisoners
Political Prisoners
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Watchfires
Watchfires
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Passing the Baton
Passing the Baton
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Adelina Otero-Warren
Adelina Otero-Warren
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Otero Family
Otero Family
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Nina's Childhood
Nina's Childhood
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Educator in a Blended Family
Educator in a Blended Family
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Move to Santa Fe
Move to Santa Fe
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Jeannette's Childhood
Jeannette's Childhood
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Jeannette's Personality Traits
Jeannette's Personality Traits
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Jeannette's Preference?
Jeannette's Preference?
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Father's Views on War
Father's Views on War
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Jeannette's Early Influences
Jeannette's Early Influences
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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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