Suffrage

Yohuru Williams discusses the long struggle for women's suffrage in the U.S., highlighting key historical moments and figures. From the American Revolution to the 19th Amendment in 1920, women fought for equal rights. The Civil War and the 15th Amendment were pivotal, though they excluded gender. Militant suffragists like Alice Paul used dramatic tactics to gain attention, facing brutal suppression. Public support grew, leading to the 19th Amendment, a milestone for women's rights and democracy.

What year did women in the United States gain the right to vote?

• 1918

• 1920

• 1930

• 1945

Which amendment granted African American men the right to vote?

• 13th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

Who was a prominent leader pushing for an equal rights amendment in the early 20th century?

• Sojourner Truth

• Susan B. Anthony

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Alice Paul

What event did Alice Paul and her supporters use to dramatize the issue of women's suffrage?

• A hunger strike

• A sit-in

• A massive parade

• A letter-writing campaign

What was the reaction of authorities to the tactics used by female suffragists?

• Indifferent

• Brutal suppression

• Encouraging

• Supportive

Which U.S. President eventually supported the women's suffrage movement?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

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

• It was a temporary measure

• It was a revolution

• It was a minor change

• It had no significant impact

In what year was the 19th Amendment passed?

• 1922

• 1920

• 1919

• 1921

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

• A temporary victory

• An irrelevant event

• A milestone

• A setback

What unrelated group is mentioned at the end of the transcript?

• The Black Panthers

• The Red Guards

• The Green Berets

• The Blue Helmets