The Justice Bell and Women's Suffrage

The video tells the story of the Justice Bell, a symbol of the women's suffrage movement in the U.S. Created in 1915 by Catherine Wentworth Rushenberger, the bell was designed to raise awareness for women's right to vote. It toured Pennsylvania but remained silent until the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920. Despite this victory, many women and men of color still faced voting restrictions until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Justice Bell now resides at the Washington Memorial Chapel and rang again in 2020 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

What was the Justice Bell modeled after?

• The Independence Bell

• The Freedom Bell

• The Big Ben

• The Liberty Bell

Why was the clapper of the Justice Bell chained?

• To symbolize the silence until women won the right to vote

• To keep it from being damaged

• To make it easier to transport

• To prevent it from being stolen

What was the outcome of the Pennsylvania vote on women's suffrage in 1915?

• The vote was postponed

• The proposal was rejected

• The proposal was accepted

• Women were granted the right to vote

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution was related to women's suffrage?

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 15th Amendment

Who played a crucial role in breaking the tie vote in Tennessee for the 19th Amendment?

• Thomas Girling

• Ellen T. Crenshaw

• Catherine Wentworth

• Harry Byrne

What was the significance of Harry Byrne's mother's letter?

• It was a personal family matter

• It encouraged him to vote against suffrage

• It urged him to support women's suffrage

• It was a historical document

Where did the celebrations for the ratification of the 19th Amendment begin?

• Washington D.C.

• New York City

• Independence Hall in Philadelphia

• Boston

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 address?

• It lowered the voting age

• It outlawed discrimination in voting

• It granted voting rights to all citizens

• It established new voting districts

Where is the Justice Bell currently located?

• Washington Memorial Chapel

• Smithsonian Institution

• Liberty Bell Center

• National Archives

When was the Justice Bell scheduled to ring again for the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment?

• November 11, 2020

• August 26, 2020

• July 4, 2020

• December 31, 2020