Chapter 1
Who is the president of the National Suffragist Association?
Carrie Chapman Catt
The National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) is ran by whom?
Carrie Chapman Catt
Cap or Facts: Sue White belonged to the Women's Party.
Facts
Who was the former president of the National Suffrage Association?
Susan B. Anthony/CCC's mother
Carrie's dad told her she can't go to college. Why?
1. Women don't need an eduction
2. Didn't have the money
Why didn't Sue White want to join NAWSA?
They were too polite and cooperative
What does suffrage mean?
The right to vote
What type of bill did Tennessee pass that the suffs felt was not enough?
A limited suffrage bill
What was the concern of Gov. Albert Roberts?
Being elected for a second term; staying on good terms with his constituents
What did the association need to do to earn the right to vote?
Win over TN/gain 36 states' votes
Who was John Vertress?
Josephine Pearson's mentor; the leader of the male anti-suffragist party
Cap or facts: President Woodrow Wilson didn't support the women's suffrage movement.
Cap
What is one reason why people were against women's suffrage?
1. It's not the traditional southern way
2. Women shouldn't be a part of politics
3. Women should be at home
4. Blacks should not be allowed to vote
What did the limited suffrage bill allow women to do?
Vote for president and local politicians
What were private companies like L&N Railroad doing to stop the vote?
Bribing Tennessee politicians
Why is Nashville, TN vote so important?
It's the only vote that hasn't been cast.
What is an anti-suff? Who was the leader of antis?
Someone who is against women's suffrage.
Josephine Pearson
Governor Roberts were afraid women would enforce what laws?
Prohibition
Tennessee gave women the limited right to vote, but it wasn't good enough. The suffs wanted congress to ____________ the decision.
Amend
Why was Josephine against the suffragist movement?
It didn't support the traditional southern way
Surprise!!
In 1848, Elizabeth Cady Stanton joined what movement?
Anti-Slavery Society