In Her Own Words: Carrie Chapman Catt

The organized women's movement began in 1848 with a convention in Seneca Falls, New York, to address women's rights. The grievances of women were similar to those of American men against King George. While it took George Washington six years to address men's grievances through war, it took 72 years and over 1,000 legal enactments to secure women's rights by law. The journey of Woman's Suffrage was marked by hard work and heartache, ultimately leading to victory.

In which year did the organized women's movement begin?

• 1848

• 1865

• 1920

• 1776

Where was the first convention to discuss women's rights held?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Washington, D.C.

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Seneca Falls, New York

How long did it take George Washington to address men's grievances by war?

• 10 years

• 6 years

• 3 years

• 8 years

How many years did it take to establish women's rights by law?

• 72 years

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 60 years

What was required to overcome the opposition to women's suffrage?

• At least 1,000 legal enactments

• A single legal enactment

• A constitutional amendment

• A peaceful protest