Women's Suffrage Movement Strategies

The video explores the history of the women's suffrage movement in the United States, highlighting the struggles and achievements from the 1800s to the early 1900s. It covers key events like the Seneca Falls Convention, the formation of the National Women's Suffrage Association, and the use of various tactics to gain public support. The video also details the radical actions taken by suffragists, including the Night of Terror, and concludes with the successful ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.

What was the main focus of the Seneca Falls Convention?

• To discuss economic policies

• To support the Civil War efforts

• To highlight women's inequalities

• To promote industrialization

Who were the founders of the National Women's Suffrage Association?

• Alice Paul and Lucy Burns

• Lucretia Mott and Carrie Chapman Catt

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony

• Doris Lewis and Alice Kazu

What strategy did the NWSA adopt to gain voting rights for women?

• A boycott of elections

• An international campaign

• A state-by-state strategy

• A federal amendment strategy

What was a key tactic used by suffragists to draw public attention?

• Boycotting businesses

• Hosting tea parties

• Organizing parades

• Writing novels

How did the suffrage parades change in 1913?

• Participants were grouped by profession

• They were held indoors

• They included theatrical elements

• They became smaller

What was the 'Night of Terror'?

• A political debate

• A violent crackdown on suffragists

• A peaceful protest

• A celebration of women's rights

What was the response of suffragists to harsh prison conditions?

• They organized a concert

• They held a press conference

• They initiated a hunger strike

• They wrote letters

What was the outcome of the suffrage movement in 1920?

• The 18th Amendment was ratified

• Women gained the right to vote

• The movement was disbanded

• A new political party was formed

How did women's suffrage impact society during the Progressive Era?

• It resulted in fewer reforms

• It supported various reform efforts

• It caused political instability

• It led to economic decline

Why did many women argue for their right to vote?

• They aimed to reduce working hours

• They sought to abolish taxes

• They believed their opinions were as important as men's

• They wanted to join the military