9.2 Guided Reading

What was the main idea behind women entering public life in the late 19th century?

• Women wanted to travel more.

• Women sought new opportunities in labor and education.

• Women aimed to reduce taxes.

• Women wanted to abolish the Dawes Act.

Who was Susette La Flesche?

• A famous actress.

• A young Omaha woman who translated for Chief Standing Bear.

• A politician from New York.

• A leader of the suffrage movement.

What did the Dawes Act of 1887 allow?

• Women to vote.

• Native Americans to claim reservation land and citizenship rights.

• The establishment of new schools.

• The creation of labor unions.

What role did women in the South and Midwest often have on farms?

• They were primarily responsible for teaching.

• They helped plow and plant the fields and harvest the crops.

• They managed financial accounts.

• They worked as blacksmiths.

What was a new opportunity for women in industry at the turn of the century?

• Joining men's labor unions.

• Finding jobs in towns and cities.

• Becoming political leaders.

• Traveling abroad for work.

What percentage of American women held jobs in the early 20th century?

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

• 35%

What was a common job for women in the garment trade?

• Managers

• Industrial workers

• Engineers

• Doctors

What type of education was required for women to work in offices, stores, and classrooms by 1890?

• No education

• High school education

• College degree

• Vocational training

What percentage of women employed in 1870 were servants?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What event in 1911 highlighted the need for reforms for female industrial workers?

• The Great Depression

• The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

• World War I

• The Civil Rights Movement