Why did women gain the vote? Flashcards
(20 cards)
What major social movement advocated for women’s suffrage?
The Women’s Suffrage Movement.
True or False: Women’s suffrage was achieved in all countries at the same time.
False.
Fill in the blank: The first country to grant women the right to vote was _____ in 1893.
New Zealand.
Which event in the early 20th century significantly boosted the women’s suffrage movement in the United States?
World War I.
What was the primary argument used by suffragists to support women’s right to vote?
Equality and justice.
Which amendment in the United States Constitution granted women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment.
True or False: The suffrage movement was only focused on voting rights.
False.
What role did the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) play in the suffrage movement?
It united various women’s suffrage groups to advocate for voting rights.
What year was the 19th Amendment ratified in the United States?
1920.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following women was a prominent leader in the suffrage movement? A) Susan B. Anthony B) Harriet Tubman C) Rosa Parks
A) Susan B. Anthony.
Fill in the blank: Women’s suffrage movements often employed _____ to gain public support and awareness.
Protests and demonstrations.
What was the impact of World War I on the women’s suffrage movement?
It highlighted women’s contributions and led to increased support for their voting rights.
Which group opposed women’s suffrage, arguing it would disrupt traditional family roles?
The Anti-Suffrage Movement.
True or False: Women gained the right to vote without any opposition.
False.
What strategy did suffragists use to influence lawmakers?
Lobbying and organizing campaigns.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a common tactic used by suffragists? A) Hunger strikes B) Armed resistance C) Silent protests
A) Hunger strikes.
What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848?
It was the first women’s rights convention and marked the formal beginning of the women’s suffrage movement in the U.S.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a key document produced at the Seneca Falls Convention outlining women’s grievances.
Declaration of Sentiments.
What role did men play in the women’s suffrage movement?
Some men actively supported and campaigned for women’s voting rights.
True or False: The fight for women’s suffrage ended with the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
False.
