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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