Women's Suffrage Movement Quiz
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What was Parker Pillsbury's stance on women's suffrage?

  • He argued that women were not capable of voting.
  • He supported limiting women's involvement in politics.
  • He thought women should focus on domestic duties.
  • He believed women should have voting rights. (correct)

    • What organization did Parker Pillsbury help found in 1865?

  • American Equal Rights Association (correct)
  • Women’s Rights Coalition
  • Suffragette Union
  • National Women's League

    • What challenges did Parker Pillsbury face due to his commitment to women's rights?

  • He faced job loss and financial struggles. (correct)
  • He gained significant public recognition immediately.
  • He was celebrated by all political parties.
  • He became a wealthy businessman.

    • Which two prominent figures recognized Parker Pillsbury's contributions to the women's rights movement?

    <p>Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Pillsbury’s view on the role of men in relation to women’s rights?

    <p>Men have a duty to empower women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Golden Flier in the Women's Suffrage Movement?

    <p>It served as a symbol of the suffrage movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Harry T. Burn's vote impact the Nineteenth Amendment?

    <p>His vote broke a tie in the Tennessee House.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Charlotte Woodward Pierce's contribution to the suffrage movement?

    <p>She signed the Declaration of Sentiments at the Seneca Falls convention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What letter influenced Harry T. Burn's decision on his vote?

    <p>A letter from his mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event did Charlotte Woodward Pierce attend as a teenager, which significantly influenced her activism?

    <p>The Seneca Falls convention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the 'Jailed for Freedom' pin signify for the women who received it?

    <p>It represented their imprisonment for suffrage activism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event is Inez Miholland Boissevain most famously known for leading?

    <p>A suffrage parade with 8,000 women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant risk did Nell Richardson and Alice Burke take during their road trip?

    <p>They drove through areas affected by civil unrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Inez Miholland's significant contribution to the suffrage movement while at Vassar College?

    <p>She defied a direct order to promote suffrage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Inez Miholland become considered a martyr for the suffrage movement?

    <p>She died shortly after collapsing during a speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary argument made by Mary Wollstonecraft in her book, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman?

    <p>Women's subordinate status results from a lack of education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action did Alice Paul take as part of her protest for women's rights?

    <p>She dressed as a maid to infiltrate a political banquet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant consequence arose from the split in the National American Woman Suffrage Association due to the tactics of Alice Paul and Lucy Burns?

    <p>The establishment of the Congressional Union.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which early 19th-century writer is credited with advocating for women's political equality and public involvement?

    <p>Margaret Fuller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did women's right to vote become secured in the United States?

    <p>1919</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Historical Figures

    • Countless figures in the book are famous for their activism
    • Some suffragists are known for a single act, others are major historical figures
    • Their accomplishments may be overshadowed by prejudice
    • It's important to remember their contributions to the movement

    Parker Pillsbury

    • He was a brave man and was ahead of his time
    • He championed the cause of women's rights
    • His commitment to the movement was costly
    • He lost his job, and his health suffered
    • Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony chose him as co-editor of their newspaper, The Revolution

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    Test your knowledge on key figures and events in the Women's Suffrage Movement. This quiz covers influential activists, significant contributions, and pivotal moments that shaped the quest for women's rights. Challenge yourself to remember the legacies that continue to impact society today.

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