Women's Suffrage Movement Quiz Epilogue

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What was the significance of the 36 state ratification target?

It represented the number of states required to overturn a previous vote against the amendment.
It was the number of states needed for a supermajority vote in the House of Representatives.
It was the number of states that had already voted in favor of the amendment.
It was the minimum number needed for the amendment to pass. (correct)

What was the main reason for the suffragists' intense lobbying in Tennessee?

They were attempting to sway the outcome of the state's election.
They were aiming to pressure the state to hold a referendum on women's suffrage. (correct)
They were seeking to secure Tennessee's approval of the 19th Amendment, which would guarantee women suffrage.

What did the anti-suffragist speaker, Seth Walker, argue?

He argued that women lacked the intelligence and experience necessary to participate in politics.
He believed that allowing women to vote would threaten the country's economic stability.
He expressed concern that women's suffrage would undermine traditional gender roles and threaten white male dominance. (correct)
He feared that women's suffrage would lead to increased political corruption.

What outcome initially suggested that ratification of the 19th Amendment might fail?

The House vote was adjourned until the next day, suggesting uncertainty and potential opposition. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Carrie Chapman Catt react to the victory?

She quickly shifted her focus to analyzing future strategies and planning for further advancements. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a territory that granted women the vote before it became a state?

Colorado (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which event prompted the formation of the Anti-Suffrage Party?

Victoria Woodhull argues for women's voting rights under the 14th Amendment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is TRUE regarding Utah's voting rights for women?

Utah granted and subsequently revoked women's voting rights, but eventually reinstated them. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT correct about the timeline provided?

The National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) was formed in 1869 after the suffrage movement gained momentum. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What significant development in the women's suffrage movement occurred in 1890?

A major event in history, women's suffrage groups merged to create the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA). (F) Signup and view all the answers

Which event directly caused the formation of the American Equal Rights Association (AERA)?

The Fourteenth Amendment's use of the word 'male' in defining citizens' rights (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the American Equal Rights Association (AERA) split into two separate organizations?

Disagreement over the inclusion of African American men in the suffrage movement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the key objective for the American Equal Rights Association (AERA) in its formation?

To ensure voting rights for all U.S. citizens, regardless of race or gender (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which women are credited with organizing the first women's suffrage convention in Seneca Falls, NY?

Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Fourteenth Amendment in the context of women's suffrage?

It granted citizenship to freed slaves but used the word 'male' to define citizens' rights, implicitly excluding women (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

1840 World Anti-Slavery Convention

Women delegates barred from participating, sparking backlash among American women.

1848 Seneca Falls Convention

First women's suffrage convention organized by Mott and Stanton in New York.