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Women's Suffrage and the First World War: The Impact of Conflict on Suffrage Movements

Description: This quiz delves into the intricate relationship between Women's Suffrage and the First World War, exploring how the conflict influenced suffrage movements worldwide.
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Which country granted women the right to vote during the First World War?

  1. Germany

  2. France

  3. Russia

  4. United Kingdom


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 1917, amidst the turmoil of the war, Russia became the first country to grant women the right to vote.

How did the war contribute to the acceleration of women's suffrage movements?

  1. Increased participation in the workforce

  2. Heightened awareness of gender inequality

  3. Economic hardships faced by women

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The war's impact on women's lives, including their increased participation in the workforce and heightened awareness of gender inequality, contributed to the acceleration of suffrage movements.

Which prominent suffragist actively campaigned for women's right to vote during the war?

  1. Millicent Fawcett

  2. Emmeline Pankhurst

  3. Carrie Chapman Catt

  4. Sylvia Pankhurst


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Carrie Chapman Catt, a leading figure in the American suffrage movement, campaigned tirelessly for women's right to vote during the war.

In which country did women gain the right to vote shortly after the war?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Germany

  4. France


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 1918, shortly after the war's end, Germany granted women the right to vote.

What was the name of the organization founded by women in the United States to support the war effort?

  1. National Woman's Party

  2. Women's Peace Party

  3. American Union Against Militarism

  4. Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense was formed to mobilize women's efforts in supporting the war effort.

How did the war impact the suffrage movement in the United Kingdom?

  1. It led to a decline in support for women's suffrage.

  2. It strengthened the movement and increased support for women's right to vote.

  3. It had no significant impact on the suffrage movement.

  4. It caused a split within the suffrage movement.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The war's demands on women's labor and their contributions to the war effort strengthened the argument for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom.

Which country granted women the right to vote during the war as a strategic move to boost morale?

  1. France

  2. Russia

  3. Germany

  4. United Kingdom


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 1918, Germany granted women the right to vote as a strategic move to boost morale and gain support for the war effort.

What was the name of the British women's suffrage organization that advocated for more militant tactics?

  1. National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies

  2. Women's Social and Political Union

  3. Women's Freedom League

  4. East London Federation of Suffragettes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Women's Social and Political Union, led by Emmeline Pankhurst, advocated for more militant tactics to achieve women's suffrage.

How did the war affect the suffrage movement in the United States?

  1. It led to a decline in support for women's suffrage.

  2. It had no significant impact on the suffrage movement.

  3. It strengthened the movement and increased support for women's right to vote.

  4. It caused a split within the suffrage movement.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The war's demands on women's labor and their contributions to the war effort strengthened the argument for women's suffrage in the United States.

Which country granted women the right to vote in 1919, shortly after the war?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Germany

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 1919, the United States granted women the right to vote through the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

What was the name of the American women's suffrage organization that advocated for more moderate tactics?

  1. National Woman's Party

  2. Women's Peace Party

  3. American Union Against Militarism

  4. National American Woman Suffrage Association


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National American Woman Suffrage Association, led by Carrie Chapman Catt, advocated for more moderate tactics to achieve women's suffrage.

How did the war impact the suffrage movement in France?

  1. It led to a decline in support for women's suffrage.

  2. It had no significant impact on the suffrage movement.

  3. It strengthened the movement and increased support for women's right to vote.

  4. It caused a split within the suffrage movement.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The war had no significant impact on the suffrage movement in France, as women did not gain the right to vote until after the war.

Which country granted women the right to vote in 1918, shortly after the war?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Germany

  4. France


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 1918, Canada granted women the right to vote in federal elections.

What was the name of the British women's suffrage organization that advocated for non-violent resistance?

  1. National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies

  2. Women's Social and Political Union

  3. Women's Freedom League

  4. East London Federation of Suffragettes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Women's Freedom League, led by Charlotte Despard, advocated for non-violent resistance as a means to achieve women's suffrage.

How did the war impact the suffrage movement in Russia?

  1. It led to a decline in support for women's suffrage.

  2. It had no significant impact on the suffrage movement.

  3. It strengthened the movement and increased support for women's right to vote.

  4. It caused a split within the suffrage movement.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The war's demands on women's labor and their contributions to the war effort strengthened the argument for women's suffrage in Russia.

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