WorksheetsBlack Women and the 19th Amendment
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When was the 19th Amendment passed?
a)
In the early 1900s
b)
In 1920
c)
After the passage of other laws
d)
Before women faced obstacles to voting
2.
What were some obstacles that women faced even after the 19th Amendment was passed?
a)
Age restrictions and mental capability requirements
b)
Racism and threats of violence
c)
Laws in the South and West
d)
All of the above
3.
Which statement about Black women's voting rights after the 19th Amendment is true?
a)
Black women faced no barriers to voting
b)
Black women were denied the right to vote in all states
c)
Some Black women managed to vote in certain states
d)
Black women had the same voting rights as white women
4.
What were some of the obstacles that Black women faced when trying to register to vote in 1920?
a)
They had to pay taxes and pass literacy tests.
b)
They had to meet age restrictions and mental capability requirements.
c)
They faced threats of violence and unfair treatment by officials.
d)
They had to wait for a certain period of time after the passage of the 19th Amendment.
5.
Why is the story of the 19th Amendment still relevant today?
a)
Because it gave all American women the right to vote.
b)
Because it eliminated all obstacles for women who wanted to vote.
c)
Because it serves as a warning about ongoing voting rights issues.
d)
Because it ensured equal voting rights for people of color.
6.
What was one of the misconceptions about the 19th Amendment?
a)
It gave all American women the right to vote.
b)
No Black American women were able to vote in 1920.
c)
It eliminated all obstacles for women who wanted to vote.
d)
It was passed before women faced obstacles to voting.
7.
Which statement accurately describes the voting rights of Black women after the 19th Amendment?
a)
Black women had the same voting rights as white women.
b)
Black women were denied the right to vote in all states.
c)
Some Black women managed to vote in certain states.
d)
Black women faced no barriers to voting.
8.
What were some of the tactics used to restrict voting rights for people of color even after the 19th Amendment?
a)
Identification requirements and closing polling places.
b)
Age restrictions and mental capability requirements.
c)
Threats of violence and unfair treatment by officials.
d)
Waiting for a certain period of time after the passage of the 19th Amendment.
9.
Why did some Black women manage to vote in certain states after the 19th Amendment?
a)
Because they didn't face any obstacles or restrictions.
b)
Because they met the age and mental capability requirements.
c)
Because they were not affected by racism and threats of violence.
d)
Because those states already granted women the right to vote before the amendment.
10.
What lesson can be learned from the struggles faced by women in 1920?
a)
Equal voting rights have been achieved for all Americans.
b)
There are no longer any obstacles to women's right to vote.
c)
Ongoing voting rights issues still need to be addressed.
d)
The struggles only affected women of color.
11.
What were some of the laws in each state that made it difficult for women to vote even after the 19th Amendment was passed?
a)
Age restrictions and mental capability requirements.
b)
Racism and threats of violence.
c)
Laws in the South and West.
d)
All of the above.
12.
Why did racism pose a major problem for women trying to register to vote in 1920?
a)
Because they had to pay taxes and pass literacy tests.
b)
Because they had to meet age restrictions and mental capability requirements.
c)
Because they faced threats of violence and unfair treatment by officials.
d)
Because they had to wait for a certain period of time after the passage of the 19th Amendment.
13.
In which states were Black women denied the right to vote after the 19th Amendment was passed?
a)
Delaware and Georgia.
b)
California, Illinois, and New York.
c)
All states except California, Illinois, and New York.
d)
No states, all Black women could vote.
14.
What factors can determine if a woman can vote or not today?
a)
Where she lives.
b)
Her age and mental capability.
c)
Her race and ethnicity.
d)
All of the above.
15.
What can we learn from the struggles faced by women in 1920?
a)
Equal voting rights have been achieved for all Americans.
b)
There are no longer any obstacles to women's right to vote.
c)
Ongoing voting rights issues still need to be addressed.
d)
The struggles only affected women of color.
16.
Why was it challenging for women to vote even after the passage of the 19th Amendment?
a)
Because they had to pay taxes and pass literacy tests.
b)
Because they faced threats of violence and unfair treatment by officials.
c)
Because they had to wait for a certain period of time after the passage of the 19th Amendment.
d)
Because they had to meet age restrictions and mental capability requirements.
17.
How did some Black women manage to vote in states like California, Illinois, and New York after the 19th Amendment?
a)
Because they didn't face any obstacles or restrictions.
b)
Because they met the age and mental capability requirements.
c)
Because they were not affected by racism and threats of violence.
d)
Because those states already granted women the right to vote before the amendment.
18.
What is one lesson that can be learned from the struggles faced by women in 1920?
a)
Equal voting rights have been achieved for all Americans.
b)
There are no longer any obstacles to women's right to vote.
c)
Ongoing voting rights issues still need to be addressed.
d)
The struggles only affected women of color.
19.
What were some of the laws in each state that made it difficult for women to vote even after the 19th Amendment was passed?
a)
Age restrictions and mental capability requirements.
b)
Racism and threats of violence.
c)
Laws in the South and West.
d)
All of the above.
20.
Why did racism pose a major problem for women trying to register to vote in 1920?
a)
Because they had to pay taxes and pass literacy tests.
b)
Because they had to meet age restrictions and mental capability requirements.
c)
Because they faced threats of violence and unfair treatment by officials.
d)
Because they had to wait for a certain period of time after the passage of the 19th Amendment.
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