Women's Suffrage

In the mid-1800's, all women could do was -

• work in banks

• work in hospitals

• work in their homes

• work as secretaries

Even though they could not work, women could still -

• sign contracts

• vote

• buy a home or business

• none of these

During these times, men were taught that women were -

• to be respected

• trustworthy

• only responsible for the children

• weaker

The women's suffrage movement began -

• during the colony town meetings

• at the constitutional convention

• before the Revolutionary War

• before the Civil War

Which of these women were NOT leaders of the women's suffrage movement?

• Dolly Madison

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Susan B. Anthony

• Sojourner Truth

Why did Sojourner Truth feel so strongly about women's suffrage?

• she wanted black women to be able to vote

• she felt that equal rights and justice was for all people

• she wanted to be a role model for black people

• none of these

Which important document sparked Elizabeth Stanton's anger toward inequality?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The articles of Confederation

• The U. S. Constitution

What did Elizabeth Stanton have in common with one of the framers of independence? (Careful!)

• a gifted writer like Thomas Jefferson

• hot-tempered, but honorable like John Adams

• old, wise, and witty like Benjamin Franklin

• all of these

In 1872, which of these women voted on Election Day, was fined $100, and refused to pay?

• Elizabeth Stanton

• Sojourner Truth

• Susan B. Anthony

• None of these

How important did Susan B. Anthony feel was the cause for women's suffrage?

• as important as American independence from Britain

• as importance as slaves being free

• as important as Americans moving westward

• as important as the personal rights of all Americans