Women's Suffrage Movement in the U.S.

The video explores the history of women's suffrage in the U.S., starting with the 19th Amendment in 1920. It highlights the early suffrage movement, including the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, and the role of key figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Frederick Douglass. The video discusses the shift from state campaigns to a federal amendment, the protests in Washington D.C., and President Wilson's changing stance. It concludes with the ratification of the Susan B. Anthony Amendment and its impact on voting rights.

What was the primary focus of early women's rights advocates in the United States?

• Anti-slavery activism

• Environmental conservation

• Labor rights

• Education reform

Who organized the first U.S. women's rights convention in 1848?

• Alice Paul and Lucy Stone

• Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth

• Harriet Tubman and Clara Barton

What was the most controversial aspect of the Declaration of Sentiments?

• The suggestion for women's property rights

• The proposal for women's education

• The demand for women's right to vote

• The call for equal pay

What was Elizabeth Cady Stanton's stance on suffrage in the 1860s?

• Universal suffrage for all

• Suffrage for men only

• Suffrage for African Americans first

• Suffrage for white women first

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

• New York

• California

• Texas

• Wyoming

What significant event took place the day before Woodrow Wilson's first inauguration?

• A protest at the White House

• A suffragist parade in Washington, D.C.

• A women's rights convention

• The signing of the 19th Amendment

How did World War I influence President Wilson's stance on women's suffrage?

• He became more supportive due to democratic ideals

• He remained opposed throughout the war

• He actively campaigned against it

• He focused on other issues and ignored suffrage

What was the main concern of southern lawmakers regarding the 19th Amendment?

• It would decrease voter turnout

• It would lead to higher taxes

• It would disrupt the balance of power

• It would increase immigration

Which state played a crucial role in ratifying the 19th Amendment?

• California

• New York

• Tennessee

• Ohio

How many women voted for the first time in the 1920 election?

• Over 1 million

• Over 5 million

• Over 8 million

• Over 10 million