Women's Suffrage Milestones and Impact

The video discusses the long struggle for women's suffrage in the U.S., highlighting key events and figures from the American Revolution to the 19th Amendment in 1920. It covers the influence of the abolitionist movement, the impact of the Civil War, and the exclusion of women from the 15th Amendment. The rise of militant suffrage tactics, such as those led by Alice Paul, and the eventual public support that led to the 19th Amendment are also explored. The video concludes with the broader implications of women's suffrage on American democracy.

What significant milestone did women in the United States achieve in 1920?

• The right to work

• The right to vote

• The right to own property

• The right to education

Which amendment ensured voting rights for African American men but did not address gender?

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

Who was a prominent figure pushing for an equal rights amendment and organized parades for women's suffrage?

• Alice Paul

• Susan B. Anthony

• Sojourner Truth

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

What was one of the tactics used by Alice Paul and her supporters to highlight women's suffrage issues?

• Hunger strikes

• Massive parades

• Public debates

• Petition signing

How did the brutal treatment of female suffragists affect public opinion?

• It strengthened public support for the movement

• It weakened support for the movement

• It led to more arrests of suffragists

• It had no effect on public opinion

In what year did President Woodrow Wilson announce his support for women's suffrage?

• 1920

• 1915

• 1918

• 1912

What was the impact of the 19th Amendment on American politics?

• It only affected a small group of women

• It had little impact

• It was quickly repealed

• It was a revolution in American politics

What does the 19th Amendment represent for marginalized groups in American society?

• An irrelevant event

• A minor change

• A setback

• A significant milestone

What was the primary focus of the Red Guards mentioned in the transcript?

• Political enemies of Mao

• Women's suffrage

• Labor rights

• Civil rights

Which year is considered a banner year for American democracy due to the 19th Amendment?

• 1920

• 1918

• 1913

• 1925