Vocabulary
Define suffrage
the right to vote
The Seneca Falls Convention was in 1948, which signified the beginning of the fight for women's suffrage.
How long did women fight to achieve suffrage throughout the country?
72 years
Which state was the first to allow women to vote?
(1869)
Wyoming
In 1920, which legislator changed his vote, deciding to ratify the 19th Amendment?
Why did he change his mind?
Harry Burn, a Tennessee legislator, changed his vote to yes.
He did this because his mother told him to.
The Nineteenth Amendment
This amendment gave all Americans the right to vote regardless of gender.
What was the purpose of the 1948 Seneca Falls Convention?
The purpose of the 1948 Seneca Falls Convention was to demand rights for women, including the right to vote.
How did job opportunities change for women in the late 1800s/early 1900s?
Job opportunities grew quickly. As more women had access to education, they were able to work in more positions.
New technology, such as vacuum cleaners, meant that less maids were needed. Women began working in department stores.
Identify one leader of the Women's Suffrage Movement.
How did she impact the movement?
Susan B. Anthony traveled the country and made speeches about women's rights.
She founded, organized, and led the National Women's Suffrage Association.
ratify
vote in favor of OR approve
Besides the right to vote, what were most women fighting for the 1800s?
Equality between men and women
The abolishment of slavery
Temperance (stopping the consumption of alcohol)
Homemakers, maids, and teachers
In 1918, only 15 states allowed women to vote. Did these female voters affect politics in general?
Explain your response.
Ye, these female voters had a large impact. The women in these 15 states were electing representatives who supported their viewpoints, which impacted politics overall.
propose
to suggest
How did women serve their country during World War 1?
Women served as nurses in France.
Women translated documents, studied fingerprints, designed camouflage, and did other important tasks.
Why was it possible for women to be allowed to vote in one state but to be prohibited from voting in another?
Hint: Page 571
In 1874, the Supreme Court ruled that being a citizen did not automatically give a woman the right to vote. Each state was allowed to decide women's political rights.
How did World War 1 affect the Women's Suffrage Movement?
During WW1, women served in the Navy and as nurses. At home, they also took over positions that were traditionally for men.
With the women doing this much to serve their country, it was unreasonable not to allow them to vote.
announce
to make known officially or publicly
Women were not allowed to own property, have a bank account, or file for divorce, but men were allowed.
Men were stereotyped as being powerful, independent, and strong whereas women were stereotyped as being weak, passive, and dependent.
Women were not allowed to vote or work in certain jobs. Men and women did not have equal access to education.
Who was the first female congresswoman?
Jeannette Rankin
How did inventions, such as cars and telephones, affect the workforce?
Families wanted these inventions, which required more income, so more women had to work.