15 Questions
Who became the first president of the American Equal Rights Association in 1866?
Lucretia Mott
In what year was the 19th Amendment finally ratified, giving American women the right to vote?
1920
Which individual suggested the Equal Rights Amendment in 1923, following the ratification of the 19th Amendment?
Alice Paul
What organization was founded in 1912 with Alice Paul as a committee member, advocating for equal rights for women?
National Women's Party (NWP)
In which event did Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott help write the Declaration of Sentiments and organize the Seneca Falls Convention?
D.C. events to raise awareness for women's suffrage rights
Which movement did women play a significant role in prior to the women's suffrage movement?
The temperance movement
What was one of the main arguments made by women in the temperance movement?
Alcohol consumption was the root cause of many societal problems, such as domestic abuse and unemployment.
What was one way the women's suffrage movement built upon the experiences of the earlier temperance movement?
They modeled their organizational structure and leadership approach on the temperance movement.
What was the main purpose of the National American Woman Suffrage Association when it was formed in 1890?
To advocate for a federal constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote.
What was one of the significant contributions made by Elizabeth Cady Stanton to the women's suffrage movement?
She organized the Seneca Falls Convention and wrote the Declaration of Sentiments.
What event marks the official beginning of the women's suffrage movement in the United States?
The Seneca Falls Convention in 1848
According to the commonly held view during the 18th and 19th centuries, what was considered the woman's role?
To take care of the husband, home, and children
What did the Declaration of Sentiments argue for?
The right of women to own property and enter into legal contracts
What did the women's clubs initially focus on, before gravitating towards other social issues?
Education
How did women's clubs contribute to the role of middle-class women?
They expanded the role of middle-class women beyond the home
Learn about the historical beginning of the women's suffrage movement in the United States, which started on July 19, 1848. Explore the Seneca Falls Convention, the Declaration of Sentiments, and the fight for equal voting rights.
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