Women's Rights Movement

A "Suffragist" is...

• someone who wanted to end slavery, especially in the United States before the Civil War — when owning slaves was common practice

• a person advocating the extension of the right to vote, especially to women

• strong disagreement with a plan or policy, especially shown in attempts to prevent it

• a written document that many people sign to show that they want a person or organization to do or change

"Franchise" or "Suffrage" is defined as...

• to present a petition to an authority in regards to a particular cause

• strong disagreement with a plan or policy, especially shown in attempts to prevent it

• a person--a human being--advocating the extension of the right to vote, especially to women

• the right to vote in political elections

Susan was a very famous women's rights activist. What was her last name?

• Fox

• Anthony

• Williams

• Smith

Elizabeth was another very famous women's rights activist. What was her last name?

• Cady

• Stanton

• Cady Stanton

• Stanton Cady

The women's rights movement began when women

• began to believe they were more religious than men.

• learned to read and write.

• joined the Whig Party.

• were frustrated by the limits on their roles in social reform movements.

How did the suffrage movement primarily achieve its goal for women's voting rights in many countries?

• Through violent rebellions

• By writing petitions only

• Through organized protests and lobbying

• By ignoring the laws

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

• fought to end child labor.

• fought to end slavery.

• fought for prohibition.

• fought for women's rights.

Who was a key leader in the American Suffrage Movement, known for her role in advocating for women's right to vote?

• Marie Curie

• Susan B. Anthony

• Angela Merkel

• Cleopatra

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What did Elizabeth Cady Stanton's "Declaration of Sentiments" state?

• Men and women should be treated equally under the law.

• It is wrong for slaves to be treated as property.

• Girls have the same right to an education as boys.

What is Susan B. Anthony known for?

• fighting for women's rights

• making the 1st U.S. flag

• being the 1st female president

• writing the national anthem