Vocabulary
a person who is well known or famous
Public Figure
What did many people believe women should only be?
Homemakers
In what year was the Seneca Falls Convention held?
1848
What was needed for the 19th Amendment to be ratified?
Approval from 36 states
What profession did Susan B. Anthony have before becoming a suffrage leader?
Schoolteacher
the freedoms and legal protections guaranteed to all citizens
Equal Rights
Who led the National Women’s Party?
Alice Paul
What document was created at the Seneca Falls Convention?
The "Declaration of Sentiments."
Which state was seen as crucial for the ratification of the 19th Amendment?
Tennessee
What did Susan B. Anthony fight for after the Civil War?
The right to vote for women and formerly enslaved people.
a formal gathering of people for a purpose
Convention
What was the main goal of the women's suffrage movement?
To gain the right to vote for women.
Who were two of the main organizers of the Seneca Falls Convention?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott
What were the colors of the roses worn by anti-suffrage activists and suffragists?
Red roses for anti-suffrage and yellow roses for suffragists.
How did Susan B. Anthony demonstrate her commitment to voting rights?
She voted illegally and was arrested for it.
the right to vote
Suffrage
What were suffragists often seen doing in front of the White House?
Marching and demanding the right to vote.
What was the purpose of the Seneca Falls Convention?
To discuss the social, civil, and religious rights of women.
Who cast the deciding vote for the 19th Amendment in Tennessee?
Harry Burn
What was the outcome of the 14th and 15th Amendments for women?
They did not grant women the right to vote.
a group of people working together for a shared cause
Movement
What significant change happened for women in 1920?
he 19th Amendment was ratified, giving women the right to vote.
How many people attended the Seneca Falls Convention?
Around 300 people
What did Harry Burn receive from his mother that influenced his vote?
A telegram encouraging him to support suffrage.
What impact did Susan B. Anthony have on women's suffrage?
She influenced many to continue fighting for women’s rights.