The Road To The 19th Amendment

The fight for women's suffrage in the U.S. began with early activists who were also anti-slavery advocates. The first women's rights convention in Seneca Falls in 1848, led by Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, introduced the controversial idea of women's voting rights. Over time, strategies evolved from state campaigns to federal amendments. Key events included the 1913 suffragist parade and protests in front of the White House. President Wilson's stance shifted during WWI, leading to the passage of the Susan B. Anthony Amendment in 1919. Despite opposition, the amendment was ratified in 1920, allowing millions of women to vote.

What was the main purpose of the Seneca Falls Convention held in 1848?

• To discuss the abolition of slavery

• To draft the Declaration of Sentiments

• To organize a protest march in Washington, DC

• To elect the first female president

Which state was the first to grant women the right to vote?

• Texas

• California

• Wyoming

• New York

What significant event occurred the day before Woodrow Wilson's first inauguration in 1913?

• The signing of the Declaration of Sentiments

• The ratification of the 19th Amendment

• The first women's rights convention

• A large suffragist parade

How did World War I influence President Wilson's stance on women's suffrage?

• He remained opposed throughout the war

• He believed women should not be involved in politics during wartime

• He focused solely on military matters

• He became more supportive due to the war's emphasis on democracy

What was a major concern for Southern lawmakers regarding the 19th Amendment?

• It would lead to the abolition of slavery

• It would give African-American women the right to vote

• It would result in higher taxes

• It would cause economic instability