Women's Suffrage

Based on information presented in the text, which of the following is true?

• The women’s suffrage movement enjoyed immense success because all American women were unified behind the movement to gain the vote.

• The suffrage movement lost momentum during the industrial revolution because men – now the only bread winners – demanded that women remain in their traditional roles – wives and mothers.

• The suffrage movement suffered as competing tactics – some demanding an immediate amendment to the Constitution with others calling for a state by state vote – caused division within the ranks of supporters.

Which of the following most accurately describes the role that women played in World War I?

• Women – actively recruited by the government for combat positions – served with distinction on the front lines of Europe; thereby, contributing to the overall American victory.

• Women – as required by the social expectations of the day – remained on the home front caring for children and tending the home patiently awaiting the return of husbands, brothers and fathers.

• Women – eager to contribute to the war effort – took jobs in factories and other war related businesses; thereby, providing a valuable labor source while American men fought overseas.

Which of the following most accurately explains the conditions that led to the creation of the women’s suffrage movement prior to the Civil War?

• Women – accustomed to assuming leadership positions in abolitionist organizations – demanded more political rights for themselves.

• American women prior to the Civil War and eager to defend their nation began volunteering for the armed forces; consequently, leading to calls for women’s suffrage.

• Fearful that African-American men might gain the vote before white women, many suffragettes began organizing and demanding suffrage for themselves.

Which statement best represents the events in the picture?

• Women wanted the president to support equal rights and the right to vote for females.
• Women wanted the U.S. president to back labor unions.
• Women did not like the president’s approach to civil rights.
• Women protested for homeless women and demanded equal job opportunities.

The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 crafted a document that was very similar to the __________________.

• Emancipation Proclamation
• Halifax Resolves
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation

What obstacle had to be overcome before women earned the right to vote?

• The belief that women could not be taught to read

• The belief that women could not hold any job outside the home

• The belief that women could only vote for female candidates

• The belief that women weren't educated enough to vote

What Amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 15
• 19
• 12
• 26

How did U.S. involvement in World War I impact the Women’s Suffrage Movement?

• Returning soldiers were exposed to the Woman Suffrage Movement in England and became more supportive.
• President Wilson decided to support voting rights for women after witnessing the contributions women made in the war effort.
• Congress refused to consider requests for domestic issues.
• People no longer considered granting women the right to vote because the war was a priority.

Which person below was the most important figure in the Women's Suffrage  Movement?

• Penelope Barker
• Susan B. Anthony
• Dolley Madison
• Harriett Tubman

Suffrage means......

• the right to vote

• the right for women to vote

• the women who fought for women’s rights

• the fight for women’s rights