Suffrage for Women
What amendment was introduced to allow women to vote?
The 19th Amendment
What were some of the dangerous conditions workers faced in mills and factories?
Noisy environments and unsafe working conditions
What does segregation mean?
The separation of people based on race.
What month and year did enough states pass the 19th Amendment for it to become law?
August 1920
Why did companies hire children during the late 1800s?
To save money
What significant Supreme Court ruling occurred in 1954?
Separate schools were ruled as against the law
What was one reason more people supported women’s suffrage after World War I?
Increased recognition of women's contributions during the war
What significant law did North Carolina pass in 1903 regarding child labor?
Child labor laws prohibiting hiring children under 12 during the school year
Who was a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
What is the name of the groups began to form in North Carolina to support women's rights?
Women's Suffrage Groups
What is a labor union?
A group of workers acting together to negotiate better conditions
What was the Greensboro Sit-In?
A protest where African American students sat at a segregated lunch counter
What is the definition of Suffrage according to your textbook?
The right to vote.
How did labor unions help workers in the 1800s?
They helped workers get better pay and shorter workweeks
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 accomplish?
It prohibited discrimination of anyone for any reason (example: race, gender,