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In what year was the 19th Amendment passed, which gave women the right to vote?
In what year was the 19th Amendment passed, which gave women the right to vote?
Which of the following individuals is NOT mentioned in the book as a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement?
Which of the following individuals is NOT mentioned in the book as a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement?
Which of the following individuals is described as being involved in the suffrage movement, but is NOT specifically listed as a key figure in the book?
Which of the following individuals is described as being involved in the suffrage movement, but is NOT specifically listed as a key figure in the book?
Which of the following is the correct order of the individuals mentioned in the book, starting with the earliest years of birth?
Which of the following is the correct order of the individuals mentioned in the book, starting with the earliest years of birth?
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Which of the following years represents the latest birth year of a key suffrage figure featured in the book?
Which of the following years represents the latest birth year of a key suffrage figure featured in the book?
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The book highlights the importance of suffrage. What is the definition of suffrage?
The book highlights the importance of suffrage. What is the definition of suffrage?
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Based on the book's content, which of these is NOT a consequence of gaining suffrage?
Based on the book's content, which of these is NOT a consequence of gaining suffrage?
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The book doesn't just focus on famous figures like Susan B. Anthony. What is the purpose of including lesser-known figures in the book?
The book doesn't just focus on famous figures like Susan B. Anthony. What is the purpose of including lesser-known figures in the book?
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Which of the following women is NOT mentioned in the text as a prominent suffragist?
Which of the following women is NOT mentioned in the text as a prominent suffragist?
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The text emphasizes the hardship faced by suffragists. Which of the following actions taken by them doesn't reflect this struggle?
The text emphasizes the hardship faced by suffragists. Which of the following actions taken by them doesn't reflect this struggle?
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What is the primary goal of detailing the length of the struggle for women's suffrage?
What is the primary goal of detailing the length of the struggle for women's suffrage?
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Which of these arguments is NOT explicitly presented in the text regarding the suffragist movement?
Which of these arguments is NOT explicitly presented in the text regarding the suffragist movement?
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What is the significance of the statement "Now it was illegal for states or the federal government to deny citizens the right to vote because of their gender"?
What is the significance of the statement "Now it was illegal for states or the federal government to deny citizens the right to vote because of their gender"?
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What is the author's underlying intention in mentioning the number of women who voted in the 1920 election?
What is the author's underlying intention in mentioning the number of women who voted in the 1920 election?
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What is the central theme of the text?
What is the central theme of the text?
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The author concludes by calling on readers to consider the sacrifices made by suffragists. What is the intended effect of this call to action?
The author concludes by calling on readers to consider the sacrifices made by suffragists. What is the intended effect of this call to action?
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What demographic primarily held the right to vote in the early history of the United States?
What demographic primarily held the right to vote in the early history of the United States?
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What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848?
What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848?
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What primarily hindered the introduction of the women's suffrage amendment in Congress for many years?
What primarily hindered the introduction of the women's suffrage amendment in Congress for many years?
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What strategy did some suffragists adopt when patience with traditional lobbying wore thin?
What strategy did some suffragists adopt when patience with traditional lobbying wore thin?
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What percentage of the population had the right to vote in the first presidential election in 1789?
What percentage of the population had the right to vote in the first presidential election in 1789?
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What effect did the Civil War and World War I have on the women's suffrage movement?
What effect did the Civil War and World War I have on the women's suffrage movement?
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What was the primary reason some women suffragists wanted a constitutional amendment instead of state-level change?
What was the primary reason some women suffragists wanted a constitutional amendment instead of state-level change?
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How did many men perceive women's capability to vote in early America?
How did many men perceive women's capability to vote in early America?
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Study Notes
Book Title & Authors
- Book title: Women Win the Vote!
- Author: Nancy B. Kennedy
- Illustrator: Katy Dockrill
- Publisher: Norton Young Readers (an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company)
19th Amendment
- Key provision: Guarantees the right to vote regardless of sex.
- Enforceability: Congress has the power to enforce this article.
Acknowledgements
- The author thanks Joëlle Delbourgo for embracing the book idea and Jacquie Flynn.
- Appreciation for Simon Boughton's vision and Katy Dockrill's illustration.
- Thanks to the team at Norton Young Readers, especially Kristin Allard for celebrating the woman's suffrage fight.
Book Content Overview
- The book's content focuses on the fight for women's suffrage rights.
- Includes an introduction about when women's right to vote emerged.
- Features biographies of 19 pivotal figures in the women's suffrage movement.
- Provides a timeline of key events in the struggle for women's votes.
- Contains additional sections like a woman suffrage timeline, banners carried, places to visit, notes, photo credits, and an index.
Historical Context
- For most of the nation's history, only men could vote.
- Initially, only free white men over 21 who owned property had the right to vote.
- The 1789 Constitution mentions "persons", not "men."
- Women's exclusion was both cultural and legal.
The Struggle
- Women were met with resistance from those who opposed their right to vote.
- Suffragists faced opposition and even violence in pursuit of their goal.
- They were ostracized in their communities, thrown into prison, and subjected to harsh treatment.
- Suffered health problems, and sometimes lost their lives while fighting for suffrage.
- Demonstrations, protests and campaigns played a role.
- Amendment introduced in Congress, but often unsuccessful.
- Support split among suffragists with some focused on state-by-state action.
Ratification of the 19th Amendment
- The 19th Amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920, granting women the right to vote.
- For the first time, approximately 10 million women could exercise their right to vote.
Book's Purpose
- The book aims to provide information about the historical background of the struggle for women's suffrage rights.
- It highlights the significant individuals who were instrumental in the fight for the 19th Amendment.
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Test your knowledge on 'Women Win the Vote!' by Nancy B. Kennedy. This quiz covers the key figures, events, and milestones in the women's suffrage movement, as well as the historical significance of the 19th Amendment. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand the struggle for women's voting rights.
