Women and the Suffrage Movement
The Suffrage Movement marked a pivotal moment in history, catalyzing significant social and political change worldwide. Central to this transformative period were the tireless efforts of women who courageously fought for their right to vote. Through grassroots activism, impassioned speeches, and unwavering determination, these women challenged entrenched societal norms and institutional barriers. Their collective struggle not only secured voting rights for women but also sparked a broader conversation about gender equality and citizenship. Examining the complexities and triumphs of the Suffrage Movement sheds light on the enduring legacy of women's activism and its profound impact on shaping democratic societies.
Questions
- How did the Second Industrial Revolution influence women's roles in society?
- What effect did World War I have on the suffragist movement?
- How did progressives use did their ideas to mobilize both economy and the American people during the war?
- Why did some congressmen oppose admitting women to the military?
- How did Feminism develop?
- The Seneca Falls "Declaration of Sentiments" asserted that "Woman is man's equal." In what ways would that change the status women held at that time?
- Who was Elizabeth Cady Stanton?
- Why do we remember Susan B. Anthony today?
- When did the Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, NY occur?
- Who was the leader of the Women's Christian Temperance Union that "grew" the organization in its early days?
- What region of the nation seemed most willing to grant woman suffrage without a national amendment?
- In the early 1800s, what issues did female reformers focused on?
- How did the consumer economy of the 1920s affect the lives of women?
- How did World War l impact the lives of women in the United States following World War I?
- What area of the United States gave the most support for women's suffrage before amendment?
- Where did women's suffrage increase?
- Who was Betty Freidan?
- Who was the founder of the National Organization of Women (NOW)?
- Who wrote the Feminine Mystique?
- What were some of the effects of the women's movement in regard to jobs?