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The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States.
The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States.
True
Lucretia Coffin Mott was born in the year 1793.
Lucretia Coffin Mott was born in the year 1793.
True
Alice Paul was born on January 11, 1875.
Alice Paul was born on January 11, 1875.
False
Sojourner Truth was an advocate for women's rights and was born in 1797.
Sojourner Truth was an advocate for women's rights and was born in 1797.
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Frances Willard was a significant figure in the women's suffrage movement and lived until 1898.
Frances Willard was a significant figure in the women's suffrage movement and lived until 1898.
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Mary Church Terrell's activism ceased before the 20th century.
Mary Church Terrell's activism ceased before the 20th century.
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The introduction states that voting is often thought of as a right received at the age of eighteen.
The introduction states that voting is often thought of as a right received at the age of eighteen.
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Voting is referred to as suffrage.
Voting is referred to as suffrage.
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Initially, only free white men over the age of twenty-one could vote in the United States.
Initially, only free white men over the age of twenty-one could vote in the United States.
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The Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 was the first gathering focused on women's rights in the United States.
The Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 was the first gathering focused on women's rights in the United States.
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Suffragists successfully passed a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote in 1878.
Suffragists successfully passed a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote in 1878.
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The Constitution was never amended despite attempts by suffragists.
The Constitution was never amended despite attempts by suffragists.
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The suffrage campaign faced setbacks during the Civil War and World War I.
The suffrage campaign faced setbacks during the Civil War and World War I.
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Suffragists were united in their tactics and beliefs throughout the campaign.
Suffragists were united in their tactics and beliefs throughout the campaign.
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Many men believed that women lacked the capability to vote.
Many men believed that women lacked the capability to vote.
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After the first presidential election in 1789, only 10 percent of the population had the right to vote.
After the first presidential election in 1789, only 10 percent of the population had the right to vote.
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The Nineteenth Amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920, making it illegal for states to deny voting rights based on gender.
The Nineteenth Amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920, making it illegal for states to deny voting rights based on gender.
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Lucretia Mott was known as the mother of the civil rights movement.
Lucretia Mott was known as the mother of the civil rights movement.
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Susan B. Anthony was jailed for voting.
Susan B. Anthony was jailed for voting.
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Ida B. Wells-Barnett walked in a segregated section of a suffrage march.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett walked in a segregated section of a suffrage march.
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The suffragists faced no significant opposition during their fight for the vote.
The suffragists faced no significant opposition during their fight for the vote.
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Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to the Senate.
Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to the Senate.
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The struggle for women's suffrage lasted a total of 144 years.
The struggle for women's suffrage lasted a total of 144 years.
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Millions of women devoted their lives to the suffrage cause, often facing harsh consequences.
Millions of women devoted their lives to the suffrage cause, often facing harsh consequences.
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Study Notes
Book Title and Authors
- Book title: Women Win the Vote!
- Author: Nancy B. Kennedy
- Illustrator: Katy Dockrill
- Publisher: Norton Young Readers
19th Amendment
- This amendment guarantees the right to vote regardless of sex.
- Explicitly states that the right to vote cannot be denied based on sex.
- Gives Congress the power to enact appropriate laws to enforce this right.
Acknowledgements
- Expresses gratitude to Joelle Delbourgo for supporting the book idea and Jacquie Flynn for guidance.
- Thanks to Simon Boughton for the book vision.
- Acknowledges Katy Dockrill as the illustrator.
- Expresses appreciation to the Norton Young Readers team and Kristin Allard for contributions.
Content Overview
- Includes an introduction on women's suffrage history.
- Contains profiles of 19 women who played key roles in the women's suffrage movement. (The specific women's names and time periods are listed in the "Contents" section of the book)
- Includes an epilogue about a timeline of the woman suffrage movement.
- Presents additional information such as places to visit, sources, and photos.
Introduction
- Discusses the right to vote as a fundamental aspect of citizenship in the US.
- Highlights that this right hasn't always been universal in American history, particularly for women.
- Indicates that the early US Constitution didn't explicitly specify "men" and not other genders or citizens.
- Explains that women were generally excluded from voting, based on various beliefs and laws.
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Test your knowledge on 'Women Win the Vote!' by Nancy B. Kennedy, which explores the history of women's suffrage and the 19th Amendment. Discover the key figures and events that shaped the movement for women's voting rights. This quiz will challenge you on the contributions of 19 influential women and their impact on history.
