The Hope Chest, Chapter 6 Flashcard

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What was Violet's initial impression of Washington, D.C.?

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Dirty and industrial.

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Where did Myrtle used to live?

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Louse Home Alley.

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What did Violet learn about Chloe’s involvement in the suffrage movement?

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She picketed and was jailed.

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How would you describe the living conditions in Louse Home Alley?

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Poor and run-down.

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Who did Violet and Myrtle visit to get information about the suffragists?

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Mary Church Terrell.

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What is the suffrage movement?

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

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Who was Alice Paul?

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A leader in the women's suffrage movement who organized protests.

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What does 'picketing' mean in the context of protests?

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Standing or marching in a public place to protest or promote a cause.

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What is the significance of Mary Church Terrell in the suffrage movement?

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She was an important activist who fought for women's rights and racial equality.

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What does 'industrial' mean when describing a city?

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Characterized by factories and manufacturing, often associated with pollution.