Women Abolitionists
Who were Sarah and Angelina Grimke
daughters of a South Carolina slave holder who spoke out for abolition.
What was the temperance movement?
An effort to prohibit the drinking of alcohol
Who opened up one of the first educational schools for girls
Emma Willard
When did Catherine Beecher take a survey proving three sick women for every healthy one?
1850
When was the Women's rights convention held?
1848
An example of a man who supported the women's efforts
William Lloyd Garrison
When was alcohol freely used?
The 19th century
What year did Oberlin college admit four girls?
1837
Who worked for health reform?
Educated women
What was the convention the beginning of?
The Women's Rights Movement
Who published "An Appeal to Christian Women of the South"
Angelina Grimke
Who began lecturing against alcohol in 1825?
Lyman Beecher
Who published "Equality of the Sexes and the Condition of Women"?
Sarah Grimke
What did educated women fight for?
reform and awareness of female health
What did their Declaration of Sediments show?
their prejudices