WAS HARD FIGHT TO GET VOTE

What event inspired women to seek the right to vote in the United States?

• Women were upset that they were not allowed to take part in the anti-slavery convention.

• Margaret Brent’s husband refused to view her as an equal.

• Susan B. Anthony brought the unfair treatment of women to the public’s attention.

• Women were upset that they were not allowed to attend the convention in Seneca Falls.

How would you describe the progression of the women’s suffrage movement?

• It progressed quickly, as they had many supporters.

• It progressed slowly, as not many people supported the cause.

• It progressed slowly, as the amendment took decades to make progress with Congress.

• It progressed quickly because of the tireless work of Susan B. Anthony.

How did the public react to women’s suffrage demonstrations?

• Police supported protests as long as they were peaceful.

• People were offended and treated demonstrators poorly.

• Citizens attacked demonstrators, while police supported them.

• Citizens were respectful towards demonstrators.

How did American women react to the suffrage movement?

• Some women actively opposed women’s suffrage.

• Some women were pressured by their husbands not to support women’s suffrage.

• All women believed they deserved the right to vote.

• Most women supported women’s suffrage, but may did so quietly.