Suffrage Skills Quiz

What is an amendment in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

• A law passed by the state government

• A change or addition to the Constitution

• A federal court decision

• A presidential declaration

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Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?

• The 15th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 13th Amendment

• The 21st Amendment

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What does the term "abolition" refer to in U.S. history?

• The process of electing a president

• The movement to end slavery

• The founding of new colonies

• The regulation of trade

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Who was a famous abolitionist and women's rights activist in the 19th century?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Susan B. Anthony

• Thomas Jefferson

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What year was the 19th Amendment ratified?

• 1920

• 1865

• 1789

• 1964

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Which movement was closely tied to the women's suffrage movement in terms of shared activists and ideals?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Abolitionist Movement

• The Environmental Movement

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What was the primary goal of the women's suffrage movement?

• To improve educational opportunities for women

• To obtain equal employment rights for women

• To secure the legal right to vote for women

• To promote women's health initiatives

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Which term describes a formal change to the Constitution?

• Bill

• Law

• Amendment

• Act

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How did the abolitionist movement impact the women's suffrage movement?

• It diverted attention away from women's rights.

• It provided organizational experience and a framework for activism.

• It led to a decrease in women's participation in public life.

• It had no impact on the women's suffrage movement.

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Which event directly resulted from the ratification of the 19th Amendment?

• The end of the Civil War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Women gaining the right to vote

• The repeal of Prohibition

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