Women Win the Vote! - 19th Amendment Quiz

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Why did some suffragists become militant?

They were inspired by the success of other social movements that used militant tactics.

They felt that peaceful lobbying was ineffective and needed a more aggressive approach. (correct)

They believed that violence was necessary to achieve their goals.

They were frustrated by the slow pace of progress and lack of support from lawmakers. (correct)

How did the Civil War and World War I affect the suffrage movement?

The wars decreased public support for women's suffrage, as people were focused on the war effort. (correct)

The wars divided the suffrage movement, as some groups supported the war while others opposed it.

The wars increased public support for women's suffrage, as women took on more prominent roles in society.

The wars had no significant impact on the suffrage movement.

What was a major contributing factor to the slow progress of the suffrage movement?

The belief that women were not intelligent enough to vote.

The fear that women would vote for people and issues that went against the interests of men. (correct)

Women themselves did not believe that they should have the right to vote.

The lack of a strong leadership within the suffrage movement.

What was the main goal of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848?

To demand equal rights for women, including the right to vote. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Constitution of the United States initially define voting rights?

It did not explicitly define voting rights for women. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the first presidential election in 1789?

It demonstrated the significant limitations on voting rights in the early years of the United States. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the year 1878 in relation to the suffrage movement?

It was the year when the women's suffrage amendment was first introduced in Congress. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the suffrage movement demonstrate its commitment to achieving the right to vote?

They adopted a multi-pronged approach, including lobbying, public speaking, and even civil disobedience. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which person, listed in the 'Contents' section, is also mentioned in the 'And Don't Forget' section?

Amelia Jenks Bloomer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What year did the 19th Amendment, that gave women the right to vote, go into effect?

1920 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is mentioned in the book as being the second person to serve in the United States House of Representatives?

Jeannette Rankin (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'suffrage' mean, based on the information provided in the text?

The right to vote (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals is NOT mentioned in the book's Contents section?

Parker Pillsbury (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of the book's Introduction, 'Where Did Women's Right to Vote Come From'?

To introduce the reader to the key figures in the women's suffrage movement (D) Signup and view all the answers

Considering the 'Contents' section, who is the only person listed who is known for both their involvement in the fight for women's suffrage AND the fight for abolition?

Sojourner Truth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the book signify by the phrase 'And Don't Forget'?

These are individuals who deserve acknowledgment for their contribution to women's suffrage. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was required for the Nineteenth Amendment to become law after it passed Congress in 1919?

It needed the approval of thirty-six states. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following women was known as the mother of the women's rights movement?

Lucretia Mott (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the suffragists face from society while fighting for their rights?

They were bullied and mocked as man-haters. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What tactic did suffragists use to draw attention to their cause while campaigning?

They held conventions, gave speeches, and lobbied. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What extreme measures did some women take during their protests?

They went on hunger strikes. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the formal victory of women in gaining the right to vote?

The ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first woman elected to Congress?

Jeannette Rankin (C) Signup and view all the answers

What year did an estimated 10 million women vote for the first time?

1920 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Book Title and Author

Title: Women Win the Vote! 19 for the 19th Amendment
Author: Nancy B. Kennedy
Illustrator: Katy Dockrill
Publisher: Norton Young Readers (an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company)

Copyright and Publication Information

Printed in the United States
First Edition
ISBN: 978-1-324-00414-1
Publisher contact information for permissions and bulk orders
Book design and production details

Dedication

Dedicated to "my own suffragents, John and Evan"

Acknowledgments

Acknowledges Joëlle Delbourgo, Jacquie Flynn, Simon Boughton, Katy Dockrill, Kristin Allard, and the Norton Young Readers team for their contributions.

The Nineteenth Amendment

Text of the 19th Amendment, outlining the right of citizens to vote regardless of sex.
Congress has the power to enforce the amendment.

Listing of individuals and topics covered in the book, with page numbers for each. Includes women's suffrage activists like Lucretia Coffin Mott, Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, Susan B. Anthony, and many more.

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