Women's Suffrage Movement Quiz
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What was the primary purpose of the suffragists picketing the White House?

  • To protest against the government shutdown
  • To support war efforts during cold weather
  • To advocate for environmental reforms
  • To demand woman's suffrage rights (correct)

    • Which of the following describes the women participating in the picketing?

  • They were wearing coats and hats, likely for cold weather. (correct)
  • They were dressed in festive attire for a celebration.
  • They were mostly men wearing suits and ties.
  • They were dressed in traditional historical costumes.

    • What were some of the messages displayed on the suffragists' banners?

  • Support our troops overseas
  • Lower taxes for working families
  • Stop climate change now
  • Mr. President, What Will You Do For Woman Suffrage? (correct)

    • What does the presence of rain gear imply about the conditions during the suffrage picketing?

    <p>The weather was cold and possibly rainy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regions were likely represented by the suffragists shown in the images?

    <p>Pennsylvania and New York (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred on November 6, 1916, related to women's suffrage?

    <p>Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to Congress. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following events was highlighted by the parade of 25,000 suffragists in New York City on October 7, 1917?

    <p>A public display of support for a constitutional amendment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pivotal measure did President Woodrow Wilson support on September 30, 1918?

    <p>A constitutional amendment for women's suffrage. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state was the last to ratify the 19th Amendment, enabling women to vote?

    <p>Tennessee (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurred during the Night of Terror at the Occoquan Workhouse on November 14-15, 1917?

    <p>Suffragists were subjected to brutal attacks. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    National Woman's Party (NWP)

    Organized in 1916 as an evolution of the Congressional Union, advocating for women's suffrage.

    Silent Sentinels

    NWP suffragists known for their peaceful protests and demonstrations outside the White House starting in 1917.

    Grand Picket

    A demonstration by 1,000 suffragists marching around the White House on March 4, 1917, reflecting the Biblical Jericho.

    19th Amendment Ratification

    The constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote, ratified by Tennessee on August 18, 1920.

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    League of Women Voters

    An organization formed in 1920 to help newly enfranchised women to engage in the electoral process.

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    Suffragist Delegation

    A group advocating for women's right to vote, often through protests.

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    Picketing

    Protesting an issue by standing or marching with signs to raise awareness.

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    Women's Suffrage Movement

    A social and political movement aimed at granting women the right to vote.

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    Banners and Slogans

    Signs displaying messages to convey a cause or demand at protests.

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    Weather Conditions

    The environmental factors, like rain or cold, affecting the protest.

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    Study Notes

    Suffragist Protests at the White House

    • A delegation of suffragists from Pennsylvania picketed in front of the White House.
    • The women were wearing rain gear.
    • The protestors held banners with messages advocating for women's suffrage.

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    Test your knowledge on the women's suffrage movement and its key events in the United States. This quiz covers important moments, significant figures, and the strategies employed by suffragists to secure voting rights for women. Dive into history and learn about the challenges and triumphs of the movement.

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