Lesson 22 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Why do you think the author begins the selection with the story of making tea?
It shows that she isn’t afraid to try things.
What details from page 657 support the idea that Esther was a resourceful and independent young woman?
She used scraps to make clothes for her doll, and when her mother died, she helped take care of her sisters.
What is a millinery? What context clues helped you figure this out?
A millinery is a hat shop. on page 657, it said that she thought of opening a millinery shop. Then, on page 658, it said she opened a hat shop.
How has the author set up a contrast to help readers understand the meaning of abolitionist?
On page 658, it said people who thought it was OK to own slaves threatened to stop the meetings.
Why did Esther decide to move to Illinois? Why was she denied land?
She moved there because her husband died and she wanted to claim his land. She was denied it because she was a woman.
Why do you think the author reminds readers that after the Civil War, African American men were granted the right to vote?
Because we’ve read about Cesar Chavez in a past story.
African men felt respected, but how do you think women felt? What would help woman feel respected and included?
I think they felt angry. The people could have let them vote.
What responsibilities did Esther take on in South Pass City?
She nursed the sick and wounded, sewed clothes, helped deliver babies, and give motherly advice to the young woman.
What do you think finally motivated Esther to help women get the vote after reading the proclamation?
Now men 21 and older could vote.
Describe the process of turning a suggestion into a law in the territory. Use details from page 662.
First, the men of the legislature have to approve it. Then the governor has to sign it.
How did Esther influence the legislatures?
By inviting them over for tea.
What does the author think about the law? How can you tell? Use text evidence.
I think she thinks it’s important because she writes about it in a positive way.
Why do you think Esther’s sons supported their mother’s ideas about equality of women? What text evidence supports your opinion?
I think they supported her ideas because on page 663, it talked about them saying she could apply for justice of the peace.
What evidence does the author provide to show Esther’s importance in history?
She convinced the two men running for the territorial legislature to, if elected, introduce a bill that would allow women to vote.
What evidence does the author use to support the idea that Esther was still as confident and independent as ever when she became a judge and when she voted?
She didn’t listen to her husband when he tried to give her advice on who to vote for.
