Quiz on Francis Ellen Watkins Harper and Intersectionality

What unique challenges did Francis Ellen Watkins Harper face during her early life?

• She was denied access to education.

• She was raised in a community where slavery was prevalent.

• She had to rely on male relatives for legal support.

• She was unable to publish her writings.

What was one of the key causes that Watkins Harper dedicated herself to after the abolition of slavery?

• Environmental conservation

• Women's suffrage

• Labor rights

• Animal welfare

During her speech at the National Women's Rights Convention, what did Watkins Harper emphasize?

• The dual oppression faced by black women

• The significance of technological advancement

• The importance of education for all

• The need for economic reform

Why did some suffragists oppose the 15th Amendment?

• It did not grant voting rights to women.

• It was not supported by the government.

• It was seen as too progressive.

• It favored only wealthy individuals.

What organization did Watkins Harper help to establish to support black women?

• American Civil Liberties Union

• National Association for Colored Women

• National Women's Party

• League of Women Voters