Civil War / Women

Civil War / Women in U.S. History

First let's review some questions from last week.

Multiple Choice

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

• Florida

• Texas

• California

• Louisiana

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Multiple Choice

Who was president during the Civil War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• James Madison

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Multiple Choice

Who won the Civil War?

• the North

• the South

• the East

• the West

Slaves could not vote. After the Civil War and the end of slavery, the 15th Amendment to the Constitution gave black people the right to vote. But for the next 100 years, it was still very hard for black people in the South to vote.

What about women? Could they vote in the 1800s?

No. Women could not vote, but many wanted to.

Susan B. Anthony was one of these women. She fought for women's rights, such as the right to vote.

In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote.

Today there is a female (woman) vice president, speaker of the House, and many senators and representatives.

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the vice president now?

• Joe Biden

• Elizabeth Warren

• Nancy Pelosi

• Kamala Harris

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

• Lori Trahan

• Nancy Pelosi

• Elizabeth Warren

• Kamala Harris

Multiple Choice

Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?

• Nancy Pelosi

• Charlie Baker

• Lori Trahan

• Elizabeth Warren

Multiple Choice

Name your U.S. Representative.

• Charlie Baker

• Lori Trahan

• Elizabeth Warren

• Ed Markey

Open Ended

Who is another famous woman in the United States (now or in the past)?

Open Ended

Who is a famous woman in your country's history?

Poll

When do you think the United States will elect a woman president?

• 2024

• 2028

• 2032

• After 2032

• Never