Women Voting Rights Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the 1870 Vote!

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    Who was the leader of the women's suffrage movement in the United States during the late 1800s?

    • Susan B. Anthony
    • Amelia Earhart
    • Marie Curie
    • Rosa Parks
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About This Quiz

Welcome to the Women Voting Rights Quiz, a journey through history that explores the remarkable struggle for women's voting rights in the United States. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of pivotal moments, influential figures, and key events that shaped the path toward gender equality at the ballot box. In the late 1800s, women embarked on a relentless quest for the right to vote, seeking to overturn centuries of discrimination. Our quiz invites you to step back in time and learn about the individuals who dedicated their lives to this noble cause.

You'll discover the pivotal role played by iconic figures and explore the significance of important amendments that finally granted women the right to vote. As you progress through the quiz, you'll gain insights into the challenges faced by suffragettes, the milestones achieved, and the enduring spirit of those who believed that "Failure is impossible." Ready to test your knowledge and celebrate the trailblazing women who paved the way for gender equality? Let's get started!

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  • 2. 

    Who was the first woman to cast a vote legally in the United States?

    • Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    • Sojourner Truth

    • Susan B. Anthony

    • Alice Paul

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  • 3. 

    What organization was founded in 1848 and played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement?

    • National Organization for Women (NOW)

    • League of Women Voters

    • National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA)

    • Planned Parenthood

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    What was the 1870 vote commonly known as?

    • Women's Liberation Act

    • The Seneca Falls Declaration

    • The 19th Amendment

    • The Fifteenth Amendment

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  • 5. 

    When did Wyoming become the first U.S. state to grant women full voting rights?

    • 1890

    • 1869

    • 1920

    • 1905

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    What is the term for the organized event where women protested for their right to vote outside the White House in 1917?

    • The Tea Party

    • The Suffragette March

    • The Boston Tea Party

    • The Silent Protest

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    Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution finally granted women the right to vote in 1920?

    • The 14th Amendment

    • The 18th Amendment

    • The 19th Amendment

    • The 21st Amendment

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  • 8. 

    In what year did Congress officially recognize March 8th as International Women's Day?

    • 1913

    • 1920

    • 1945

    • 1978

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    Who authored the famous "Declaration of Sentiments" at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848?

    • Sojourner Truth

    • Susan B. Anthony

    • Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    • Lucretia Mott

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  • 10. 

    Which suffragette famously said, "Votes for women, and other amusements"?

    • Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    • Alice Paul

    • Lucy Stone

    • Susan B. Anthony

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  • 11. 

    Which state was the last to ratify the 19th Amendment in 1984?

    • Alabama

    • Mississippi

    • Georgia

    • South Carolina

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    Who was the first woman to run for president in the United States in 1872?

    • Harriet Tubman

    • Susan B. Anthony

    • Victoria Woodhull

    • Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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    Which amendment granted suffrage to women in the District of Columbia in 1923?

    • The 14th Amendment

    • The 16th Amendment

    • The 17th Amendment

    • The 19th Amendment

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  • 14. 

    Which state became the first to allow women to vote in presidential elections in 1912?

    • New York

    • California

    • Oregon

    • Illinois

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    Which suffragette famously said, "Failure is impossible"?

    • Susan B. Anthony

    • Alice Paul

    • Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    • Harriet Tubman

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