The Women's Suffrage Movement: Pre-assement

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    What Amendment allowed Women in the United States to vote?

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  • 2. 

    The Declaration of Sentiments was created where? 

    • Williamsburg, VA

    • Seneca Falls, NY

    • Boston, MA

    • Akron, OH

    Correct Answer
    A. Seneca Falls, NY
    Explanation
    The Declaration of Sentiments was created in Seneca Falls, NY. This location is significant because it is where the Seneca Falls Convention was held in 1848. The convention was the first women's rights convention in the United States, and it was at this event that the Declaration of Sentiments was drafted and signed. The Declaration of Sentiments outlined the grievances and demands of women, calling for equal rights and suffrage. The convention and the Declaration of Sentiments marked an important milestone in the women's rights movement in the United States.

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  • 3. 

    When was the 19th Amendment passed?

    • 1955

    • 1848

    • 1922

    • 1920

    Correct Answer
    A. 1920
    Explanation
    The 19th Amendment was passed in 1920. This amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States. It was a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement and marked a major step towards gender equality.

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    The Declaration of Sentiments was written by?

    • Fredrick Douglas

    • Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    • Susan B. Anthony

    • Alice Paul

    Correct Answer
    A. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Elizabeth Cady Stanton was one of the leading figures in the women's suffrage movement in the United States. She played a key role in organizing the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, where the Declaration of Sentiments was drafted. This document called for women's rights and equality, and is considered a foundational text of the women's rights movement. Stanton's activism and writings were instrumental in advancing the cause of women's suffrage and she is remembered as a pioneering feminist leader.

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    In what year was thet Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) passed?

    • 1920

    • 1944

    • 1957

    • It has never been passed

    Correct Answer
    A. It has never been passed
    Explanation
    The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has never been passed. The ERA was first introduced in 1923 and sought to guarantee equal rights for all citizens regardless of their gender. Despite gaining significant support over the years, the amendment failed to be ratified by the required number of states before the deadline. Therefore, it has never become a part of the United States Constitution.

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    The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was written by?

    • Susan B. Anthony

    • Harriet Tubman

    • Alice Paul

    • Ida B. Wells

    Correct Answer
    A. Alice Paul
    Explanation
    Alice Paul was a prominent women's rights activist and suffragist who played a key role in the drafting and writing of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). She was a leader of the National Woman's Party and dedicated her life to fighting for women's rights. Paul believed that women should have equal legal rights and protections, and she worked tirelessly to advocate for the passage of the ERA. Her efforts and the work of many other activists eventually led to the introduction of the ERA into Congress in 1923.

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    Who was the first woman in the United States allowed to vote?

    • Susan B. Anthony

    • Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    • Lucretia Mott

    • Lydia Taft

    Correct Answer
    A. Lydia Taft
    Explanation
    Lydia Taft is considered to be the first woman in the United States who was allowed to vote. In 1756, she was granted the right to vote in town meetings in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. This was a significant milestone in women's suffrage as it predates the more well-known suffrage movements of the 19th and 20th centuries. Taft's voting rights were limited to town meetings, but her participation paved the way for future advancements in women's right to vote.

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