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What was the final step needed for the Nineteenth Amendment to become law?

  • Approval by a majority vote in Congress
  • Approval by a majority vote in the Supreme Court
  • Approval by the President
  • Approval by three-fourths of the states (correct)

In addition to serving as a journalist, Ida B. Wells-Barnett was also a prominent figure in which movement?

  • The Civil Rights Movement
  • The Temperance Movement
  • The Labor Movement
  • The Women's Suffrage Movement (correct)

What year did the Nineteenth Amendment gain ratification?

  • 1919
  • 1920 (correct)
  • 1922
  • 1921

What is the primary reason given for the suffragists' determination to achieve their cause?

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Based on the passage, which of the following BEST describes the tone of the text?

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According to the passage, what hardships did women face during their fight for suffrage?

<p>They faced physical violence and imprisonment for their activism. (B), They were ostracized from their families and communities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many years passed between the start of the women's suffrage movement at Seneca Falls and the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment?

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What impact did the Nineteenth Amendment have on the 1920 presidential election?

<p>It resulted in a large increase in the number of women voters. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main obstacle women faced in their fight for suffrage?

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How did the Seneca Falls Convention impact the women's suffrage movement?

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What was the initial justification for excluding women from voting?

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What was the key difference between the two main strategies employed by the suffragists?

<p>One group focused on state-level reforms while the other pushed for a constitutional amendment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to a temporary setback for the women's suffrage movement?

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What was the ultimate outcome of the women's suffrage movement?

<p>Women were granted the right to vote through a constitutional amendment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these was a major turning point for the women's suffrage movement?

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Why were some lawmakers hesitant to support women's suffrage?

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Which term is used to describe the right to vote?

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Which of the following figures is known for their involvement in the women's suffrage movement?

<p>Ida B. Wells-Barnett (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Susan B. Anthony play in relation to women's suffrage?

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Which of the following individuals is NOT listed among the suffragists in the content?

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Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?

<p>19th Amendment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What common activity are citizens able to participate in once they have the right to vote?

<p>Register as voters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following was a significant advocate for women's suffrage during their lifetime?

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

What is the primary focus of the epilogue titled "A Battle Until the End"?

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Flashcards

Suffrage

The right to vote in an election.

Suffragists

A group of people who advocated for women's right to vote.

Seneca Falls Convention

The first major gathering dedicated to women's rights in the US, held in 1848.

Amendment

The process of changing the US Constitution by adding a new amendment.

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Congress

The group of people elected by citizens to create and pass laws.

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Militant

A type of political strategy that involves using aggressive and sometimes disruptive tactics to achieve a goal.

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Franchise

The ability to vote in elections.

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Lobbying

A formal proposal or request made to a person or group in power.

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19th Amendment

The 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote.

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Women's Suffrage Movement

A movement that advocated for women's right to vote in the United States.

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Ratification

The process of approving a proposed law or constitutional amendment.

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1920 Presidential Election

The first US presidential election where women could vote.

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Obstacles Faced by Suffragists

Women who fought for the right to vote faced discrimination and persecution.

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Legacy of the Women's Suffrage Movement

The long and arduous struggle for women's suffrage in the United States.

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Fight for Women's Suffrage

This is a period in history when women were fighting for their right to vote. They held rallies, wrote letters, and even went to jail to make their voices heard.

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Suffrage Organizations

A group of people who organize and work together to achieve a common goal, like fighting for women's right to vote.

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Voting

The process of registering to vote and casting a ballot in an election. It's a fundamental civic duty.

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Voter

A person who has the right to vote in an election. This responsibility comes with the power to choose representatives and shape the future.

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Study Notes

Book Title and Authors

  • Title: Women Win the Vote! 19 for the 19th Amendment
  • Author: Nancy B. Kennedy
  • Illustrator: Katy Dockrill
  • Publisher: Norton Young Readers
  • Copyright: 2020
  • Illustrations copyright: 2020
  • Printed in the United States of America
  • First Edition
  • ISBN: 978-1-324-00414-1

Dedication

  • Dedicated to: Joelle Delbourgo, Jacquie Flynn, Simon Boughton, Katy Dockrill, Kristin Allard, and the entire Norton Young Readers team

Acknowledgements

  • Thankful to Joelle Delbourgo for her support in developing the book idea
  • Expressing gratitude to agent Jacquie Flynn
  • Acknowledging Simon Boughton for inspiring the book's vision
  • Praising illustrator Katy Dockrill for bringing the book to life.
  • Thankful to Simon and Kristin Allard
  • Celebrating the suffrage movement with the rest of the team.

The Nineteenth Amendment

  • 1: The right of citizens to vote cannot be denied on account of sex.
  • 2: Congress has power to enforce this amendment through appropriate legislation.

Content Summary

  • The book provides a chronological overview of individuals and moments that led to women's right to vote.
  • Each chapter is focused on a specific suffragist and details their contributions, including dates and significant milestones
  • Includes an index as well as a timeline
  • Provides information on significant figures in the women's suffrage movement.

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