Elizabeth Cady Stanton Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'suffrage' as used in the context of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's work?

• The right to vote

• A type of punishment

• A form of protest

• A religious ceremony

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following best describes Elizabeth Cady Stanton's contribution to the women's rights movement?

• She was a famous poet

• She was a leading figure in the fight for women's suffrage

• She was a renowned scientist

• She was a popular novelist

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

In the sentence, 'Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a pioneering advocate for women's rights,' what does the word 'pioneering' mean?

• Following others

• Leading the way

• Opposing change

• Ignoring issues

What part of speech is the word 'advocate' in the sentence: 'Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an advocate for women's rights'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'advocate' as used in the context of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's work?

• Opponent

• Critic

• Supporter

• Observer

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the main idea of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's 'Declaration of Sentiments'?

• To declare war

• To demand equal rights for women

• To promote a new religion

• To support a political candidate

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

In the context of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's speeches, what does the term 'equality' refer to?

• Equal distribution of wealth

• Equal rights and opportunities for all genders

• Equal physical strength

• Equal educational qualifications

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'all men and women are created equal' from Stanton's writings?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Parallelism

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What does the word 'sentiments' mean in the title 'Declaration of Sentiments'?

• Emotions and beliefs

• Scientific theories

• Political strategies

• Economic plans

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In Elizabeth Cady Stanton's time, what was the primary goal of the women's rights movement?

• To gain the right to vote for women

• To establish women's universities

• To promote women's fashion

• To create women's sports leagues