Elizabeth Leads the Way

What is the author's point of view about Elizabeth?

• Her ideas are too extreme.

• Elizabeth is determined and confident.

• She should only change one law.

• Her ideas are ridiculous (silly).

According to Elizabeth what was the one thing that could change everything?

• If women could have money.

• If women could vote.

• If women could own land.

• If women could go to school.

What is the main idea of this story?

• Elizabeth wrote the Declaration of Rights and Sentiments.

• Elizabeth challenged the Declaration of Independence.

• News of Elizabeth's ideas spread like wildfire.

• Elizabeth's determination and hard work changed America.

Why did the woman have her home taken away from her?

• She didn't pay her taxes.

• Her husband left her with nothing

• The law says that nothing belongs to her.

• The judge wanted it for himself.

How was Elizabeth different from most young ladies? PICK 2 answers.

• She continued her learning at a girl's school.

• She worked for her father in the court room.

• She jumped hurdles on horseback and rafted across rivers.

• She loved cooking, washing dishes, mending, and laundry.

What was Henry Stanton's point of view about Elizabeth wanting women to have the right to vote?

• He agreed with her and helped her change the law.

• He thought her ideas were preposterous.

• He thought she had gone too far.

• He laughed and thought it was a silly thing to do.

If this story continued what do you think would happen next?

• Elizabeth would be successful in changing the law.

• Elizabeth will go back home and raise her children.

• Elizabeth will go to jail for trying to change the laws.

• Elizabeth will stop fighting for women's rights.

What happened after Elizabeth told her friends that she wanted women to have the right to vote?

• They cheered for her.

• They argued about her idea.

• They went home and told their husbands.

• They gasped out loud.

How do you know this is a biography? PICK 3 answers.

• It is written by a character in the story.

• It is written by another person.

• It tells a true story about a person's life.

• It gives facts and information.

How would you describe Elizabeth Cady Stanton?

• She gave up easily.

• She wanted to be married more than anything else.

• She was determined and confident.

• She loved to do household chores.