Women's Suffrage Movement Insights

The video explores the journey to women's suffrage in the US, highlighting key events like the Seneca Falls Convention, the intersection of suffrage and racism, and the pivotal role of Tennessee in ratifying the 19th Amendment. It discusses the contributions of figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, the suffrage movement in the Western US, and the 1913 suffrage march in Washington DC. The narrative underscores the complex and often contentious path to achieving voting rights for women.

What was the main agenda at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848?

• To celebrate the achievements of women

• To discuss women's rights and vote on the Declaration of Sentiments

• To organize a protest against the government

• To form a new political party

Which amendment did Stanton and Anthony oppose due to its focus on black male suffrage?

• The 17th Amendment

• The 14th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 16th Amendment

What was the primary goal of Anthony and Stanton's 'History of Women's Suffrage'?

• To promote international women's rights

• To criticize the government

• To highlight their own roles in the movement

• To document the suffrage movement comprehensively

Which state was the first to grant women the right to vote?

• Wyoming

• California

• Colorado

• New York

What was the outcome of the 1913 suffragist march in Washington, D.C.?

• It was a peaceful demonstration

• It led to the immediate passage of the 19th Amendment

• It resulted in violence and injuries

• It was ignored by the public

Which organization was founded by Ida B. Wells Barnett?

• The National Women's Party

• The Alpha Suffrage Club

• The Women's Christian Temperance Union

• The League of Women Voters

What was a major barrier to women's suffrage in the West?

• Economic instability

• Opposition from religious groups

• Lack of political interest

• Racism against Chinese people

What was the role of women's clubs in the suffrage movement?

• They were exclusive to wealthy women

• They focused solely on political campaigns

• They provided education and self-improvement opportunities

• They organized protests and rallies

What was the significance of the Jack Daniels suite during the ratification process?

• It was a meeting place for suffragists

• It was used to persuade legislators against ratification

• It was a celebration venue for the amendment's success

• It was a location for public speeches

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

• President Woodrow Wilson

• A group of suffragists

• Representative Harry T. Byrne

• Susan B. Anthony