Anti-Suffragists vs Suffragists

What was the primary goal of suffragists in the early 20th century?

• To promote women's right to vote

• To prevent women from working outside the home

• To support traditional family values

• To restrict women's access to higher education

Which of the following was a common argument made by anti-suffragists against women's suffrage?

• Women did not have the mental capacity to understand politics

• Women would become too masculine if they were allowed to vote

• Voting would lead to a breakdown of family values

• All of the above

How did suffragists and anti-suffragists differ in their view of women's role in society?

• Suffragists believed women should have equal rights, including voting, while anti-suffragists believed women's roles were primarily as mothers and homemakers.

• Suffragists and anti-suffragists had similar views on women's roles in society.

• Anti-suffragists supported women's participation in politics, while suffragists did not.

• Suffragists believed in traditional family values more strongly than anti-suffragists.

Which group was more likely to argue that women's suffrage would lead to social chaos?

• Suffragists

• Anti-suffragists

• Both equally

• Neither

What was a common belief among anti-suffragists regarding the effect of women's suffrage on the family?

• It would strengthen family bonds

• It would have no effect on the family

• It would lead to the neglect of children and domestic duties

• It would increase family wealth

Which of the following strategies was used by suffragists to promote their cause?

• Public demonstrations and parades

• Encouraging women to stay at home

• Promoting anti-suffrage literature

• Discouraging women from pursuing education

Anti-suffragists often belonged to which of the following social classes?

• Primarily lower class

• Primarily middle and upper classes

• Exclusively upper class

• A mix of all social classes

Which of the following was a reason given by anti-suffragists to justify their position?

• Women were naturally suited for political leadership

• Women's suffrage was unnecessary because women were already represented by their husbands

• Women needed the vote to protect their labor rights

• Voting would distract women from their educational pursuits

How did the tactics of suffragists differ from those of anti-suffragists?

• Suffragists focused on legal arguments, while anti-suffragists relied on emotional appeals

• Suffragists used violent protests, while anti-suffragists used peaceful demonstrations

• Suffragists engaged in public speaking and lobbying, while anti-suffragists focused on publishing articles and pamphlets

• There was no significant difference in tactics between the two groups

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote, effectively ending the primary campaign of the suffragists?

• The 14th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 21st Amendment