Women's Suffrage Movement Quiz
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What was Charlotte Woodward Pierce's profession before becoming a suffragist?

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  • Lawyer
  • Nurse
  • Glove Maker (correct)

    • What event did Charlotte Woodward Pierce attend in 1848 that sparked her activism?

  • The Seneca Falls Convention (correct)
  • The National Women's Suffrage Association Convention
  • The Women's Rights Convention
  • The American Woman Suffrage Association Convention

    • What notable event did Charlotte participate in at the age of 86?

  • A women's suffrage march in New York City (correct)
  • A public debate on women's rights
  • A meeting with President Woodrow Wilson to discuss women's suffrage
  • A women's suffrage rally in Washington, D.C.

    • What significant role did Charlotte Woodward Pierce hold in the women's suffrage movement?

    <p>She was the only surviving signer of the Declaration of Sentiments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key factor in the congressman Harry's decision to vote in favor of women's suffrage?

    <p>His mother's advice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal of Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin's Women's Era club?

    <p>To advocate for the rights of all women, specifically focusing on voting rights. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main obstacle Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin encountered when trying to unite women's clubs?

    <p>Southern states opposed the inclusion of Black women in the movement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Nina Evans Allender use her art to support the suffrage movement?

    <p>She created illustrations for The Suffragist newspaper that portrayed suffragists as strong and empowered. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the "Jailed for Freedom" suffrage pin?

    <p>It was a symbol of solidarity and bravery for women who were jailed for protesting for voting rights. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The content discusses the efforts of Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin and Nina Evans Allender. What is a common theme that unites their actions in supporting the suffrage movement?

    <p>Both women believed in using their unique talents to advocate for women's rights. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant difference between Victoria Woodhull and Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin's upbringings?

    <p>Victoria Woodhull's childhood was marked by hardship and instability, unlike Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin's. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main source of controversy surrounding Victoria Woodhull?

    <p>Her unconventional personal life and outspoken views. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements accurately describes Victoria Woodhull's actions?

    <p>She was a controversial figure known for her unconventional beliefs and willingness to challenge societal expectations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true about Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin?

    <p>She was a prominent Civil Rights activist. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the nickname 'Mrs. Satan' signify about Victoria Woodhull?

    <p>It highlights the negative perception of her actions by some due to her unorthodox lifestyle and controversial views. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Victoria Woodhull

    An early women's rights advocate and presidential candidate.

    Free-spirited life

    Victoria Woodhull's lifestyle that defied societal norms.

    First female stock brokerage

    Victoria and her sister founded the first female-led firm on Wall Street in 1870.

    Equal Rights Party

    Political party founded by Woodhull in 1872 advocating for women's rights.

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    Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin

    A notable African American leader and advocate for women's rights.

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    Charlotte Woodward Pierce

    A teenaged glove maker who attended the Seneca Falls convention and advocated for women's suffrage.

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    Seneca Falls Convention

    The first women's rights convention held in 1848, where the Declaration of Sentiments was signed.

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    Declaration of Sentiments

    A document asserting the rights of women, signed at the Seneca Falls Convention.

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    19th Amendment

    An amendment passed in 1920 that granted women the right to vote in the U.S.

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    Harry's Influence

    A congressman who voted for suffrage after being influenced by his mother.

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    Women's Era

    The first national club for Black women, founded by Ruffin in 1895, focused on suffrage and African American treatment.

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    Nina Evans Allender

    An artist who illustrated suffragist messages and promoted the 'Suffrage Girl.'

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    'Jailed for Freedom' pin

    A symbol created by Allender for women jailed while protesting suffrage, depicting a prison door with a heart lock.

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    General Federation of Women's Clubs

    An organization where Ruffin sought support for the Women's Era club but faced resistance from southern states.

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    Study Notes

    Victoria Woodhull

    • Victoria grew up with a violent, alcoholic con man father
    • Mother was a mystic
    • Father ran out of town after illegal attempt to get insurance money
    • Victoria supported herself and mother
    • Claimed to be a psychic who could talk to the dead
    • Had a free-spirited life
    • Married three times and divorced twice
    • In 1870, she and her sister started the first female-led stock brokerage firm on Wall Street
    • Stirred up national scandal with her sister in 1870's newspaper
    • Accused a preacher of having an affair
    • Enemies called her "Mrs. Satan"
    • Became first woman to address House of Representatives committee in 1871
    • Started her own political party (Equal Rights Party)
    • Ran for president decades before women had the right to vote

    Charlotte Woodward Pierce

    • In 1848, a teenage glove maker
    • Worked long hours for low pay
    • Intrigued by the advertisement for the Seneca Falls convention
    • Traveled 40 miles with friends
    • Signed the Declaration of Sentiments at the convention
    • Worked for the women's suffrage movement her whole life
    • Was eighty-six when she marched in 1915 suffrage parade down fifth avenue
    • Was the only signer of the Declaration of Sentiments still living when women voted for the first time in 1920
    • 91 years old; too ill to vote in person; used absentee ballot

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    Test your knowledge on the prominent figures and events of the women's suffrage movement in the United States. This quiz covers influential suffragists like Charlotte Woodward Pierce and Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, along with key events and themes that shaped their activism. Dive in to explore their contributions and the obstacles they faced.

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