African American Suffragists

Which statement identifies the central idea of the text?

• The discrimination that Black women experienced for being women was far greater than the discrimination they faced for being Black.

• The women's suffrage movement would've achieved their goals much more quickly if they allowed Black women to participate in the movement.

• Achieving racial equality was more important goal for Black women than achieving the right to vote.

• Despite the resistance that Black women encountered from white women, they made important contributions to women's suffrage.

What detail from the text best supports the answer to question 1?

• "Before this amendment-no matter your age, race, or job- if you were a woman, you were not allowed to vote." (Paragraph 2)

• "African American women responded to being ignored by forming their own groups in the fight to become equal citizens." (Paragraph 4)

• "At first, her work focused on equality for African Americans, but she later focused on women's rights." (Paragraph 7)

• "The white suffragists tried to make her and other African American women march at the back of the parade." (Paragraph 8)

Which of the following best describes White suffragists' treatment of Black suffragists?

• White women attempted to keep Black women out of the suffrage movement, as they thought they had a better chance of getting the vote without them.

• White women were reluctant to allow Black women to contribute tot he movement, as they didn't think they were serious about women's rights.

• White women discouraged Black women from participating in the movement, as they feared for their safety.

• White women declined Black women's offer to help in the movement, as they already had enough volunteers.

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How did race impact African American women's experiences during the women's suffrage movement?