Susan B. Anthony Lesson 2 and 3

Susan B. Anthony Lesson 2 and 3 Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

What does alleged mean?

• said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

• to refuse to give or allow something; decline

• to do or perform

• to put into practice or make use of; apply

Multiple Choice

What does lawful mean?

• to refuse to give or allow something; decline

• to put into practice or make use of; apply

• to be formally accused of a crime; charge, accusation

• allowed by the law; legal

Multiple Choice

What does indictment mean?

• to refuse to give or allow something; decline

• to fight for a cause

• to be formally accused of a crime; charge, accusation

• the right to vote in political elections

Multiple Choice

What does committed mean?

• allowed by the law; legal

• to do or perform

• to refuse to give or allow something; decline

• to be formally accused of a crime; charge, accusation

Multiple Choice

What was Susan B. Anthony arrested for?

• not voting

• voting in an election

• telling others to vote

• reading books about voting

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In the 1800s, women the United States did not have the same rights as men. It was against the law for them to vote. A woman named Susan B. Anthony helped lead a movement known as the women’s suffrage movement. This movement held protests, marches, and rallies to try to change the Constitution so women could vote. In 1872, in New York state, Susan B. Anthony was arrested for illegally voting during a presidential election. After her trial, she traveled the country giving the “On Women’s Right to the Suffrage” speech.

In the 1800s, it was against the law for women to:

Fill in the Blanks

In the 1800s, women the United States did not have the same rights as men. It was against the law for them to vote. A woman named Susan B. Anthony helped lead a movement known as the women’s suffrage movement. This movement held protests, marches, and rallies to try to change the Constitution so women could vote. In 1872, in New York state, Susan B. Anthony was arrested for illegally voting during a presidential election. After her trial, she traveled the country giving the “On Women’s Right to the Suffrage” speech.

Where was Susan B. Anthony arrested?

Open Ended

Why did Susan B. Anthony break the law?

Poll

Would you have stood up for women to vote, even if you might be arrested?

• No, I don't think so

• Yes, definitely

• Maybe, if it was with others

• I'd help in other ways

Summary of Susan B. Anthony's Speech

In the 1800s, women the United States did not have the same rights as men. It was against the law for them to vote. A woman named Susan B. Anthony helped lead a movement known as the women’s suffrage movement. This movement held protests, marches, and rallies to try to change the Constitution so women could vote. In 1872, in New York state, Susan B. Anthony was arrested for illegally voting during a presidential election. After her trial, she traveled the country giving the “On Women’s Right to the Suffrage” speech. 

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