Women's Rights and the Equal Rights Amendment

The video explores the history and challenges of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the U.S. It highlights the long struggle for women's suffrage, the drafting of the ERA by Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman in 1923, and the opposition it faced from both men and women. The ERA passed Congress after 49 years but faced ratification hurdles, notably from Phyllis Schlafly's conservative campaign. Despite Virginia's ratification in 2020, the ERA's constitutional status remains unresolved due to the expired deadline.

What is a common misconception about the U.S. Constitution regarding women's rights?

• It only protects women's voting rights.

• It explicitly denies rights to women.

• It already guarantees equal rights for women.

• It has no mention of women's rights.

How long did it take for women in America to gain the right to vote?

• 50 years

• 130 years

• 200 years

• 100 years

Who were the key figures in drafting the Equal Rights Amendment in 1923?

• Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman

• Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem

• Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman

What was a concern of some working-class women regarding the ERA?

• They would lose their jobs.

• They would have to work longer hours and do the same work as men.

• They would be forced to join the military.

• They would lose their right to vote.

How many states needed to ratify the ERA for it to become part of the Constitution?

• 13 states

• 25 states

• 50 states

• 38 states

What was one of Phyllis Schlafly's arguments against the ERA?

• It would lead to women being drafted into the military.

• It would increase taxes.

• It would abolish marriage.

• It would reduce women's wages.

What unique method did some conservative housewives use to lobby against the ERA?

• Creating television ads

• Holding public debates

• Writing letters with homemade jam and pies

• Organizing protests

What drastic action did ERA supporters take in Illinois to push for deadline extension?

• Chained themselves to the entrance of the Illinois Senate

• Organized a hunger strike

• Blocked traffic in major cities

• Held a sit-in at the governor's office

Which state became the 38th to ratify the ERA in 2020?

• California

• New York

• Virginia

• Texas

What is the current status of the ERA as of 2020?

• It is part of the Constitution.

• It was rejected by the Supreme Court.

• It is still not a constitutional amendment due to the missed deadline.

• It was ratified by all states.