US History 12-14 Part 3

What was one of the reasons women started fighting for equality?

• They wanted to travel more.

• They noticed they couldn’t speak in public.

• They wanted to start businesses.

• They wanted to learn new languages.

What did women become more involved in, according to the text?

• Sports and entertainment

• Reform and abolition

• Science and technology

• Art and literature

What did new education reforms contribute to?

• Increased travel opportunities

• More public speaking events

• The fight for equality

• New scientific discoveries

Who were the Grimke Sisters?

• Two northern activists who promoted equality for men

• Two southern activists who promoted equality for African Americans and women

• Two western activists who opposed women's rights

• Two eastern activists who supported slavery

What did the Grimke Sisters argue for?

• The right to own property

• The right to vote only for men

• Equal rights, equal education, equal pay, and individualism

• The right to remain silent

What was Sarah Grimke's stance on marriage?

• She married and promised to obey her husband

• She never married out of fear of being like a slave to her husband

• She married multiple times

• She believed in traditional marriage roles

How did Angelina Grimke approach her marriage vows?

• She refused to marry

• She promised to obey her husband

• She married but refused to promise to obey her husband

• She followed traditional vows

What was Sojourner Truth's original name?

• Harriet Tubman

• Isabella Baumfree

• Susan B. Anthony

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

In what year was Sojourner Truth born into slavery?

• 1800

• 1797

• 1820

• 1785

Why did Isabella Baumfree change her name to Sojourner?

• She wanted a more modern name

• She felt she was a traveler meant to spread the truth

• She wanted to honor her mother

• She was inspired by a book