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Women's Suffrage and the Legacy of Suffragists: Their Enduring Impact on Society

Description: This quiz delves into the history of women's suffrage, the remarkable achievements of suffragists, and their lasting impact on society. Test your knowledge about the pioneers who fought for women's right to vote and the enduring legacy they left behind.
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Who is widely recognized as the leader of the American women's suffrage movement?

  1. Susan B. Anthony

  2. Elizabeth Cady Stanton

  3. Lucy Stone

  4. Carrie Chapman Catt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Susan B. Anthony was a prominent leader and activist in the American women's suffrage movement, advocating for women's right to vote and equal rights.

In which year was the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) founded?

  1. 1869

  2. 1890

  3. 1913

  4. 1920


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) was established in 1869 by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, playing a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement.

Which amendment to the United States Constitution granted women the right to vote?

  1. 15th Amendment

  2. 19th Amendment

  3. 24th Amendment

  4. 26th Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote, marking a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement.

Who was the first woman to run for President of the United States?

  1. Victoria Woodhull

  2. Belva Lockwood

  3. Jeannette Rankin

  4. Shirley Chisholm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Victoria Woodhull, a prominent women's rights advocate, became the first woman to run for President of the United States in the 1872 election.

Which international organization was formed to advocate for women's suffrage worldwide?

  1. International Council of Women

  2. International Alliance of Women

  3. International Federation of Women's Rights

  4. International Woman Suffrage Alliance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Woman Suffrage Alliance (IWSA), founded in 1904, was an international organization dedicated to promoting women's suffrage and gender equality worldwide.

What was the name of the newspaper published by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton?

  1. The Revolution

  2. The Suffragist

  3. The Woman's Journal

  4. The National Citizen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton co-founded and published the newspaper 'The Revolution' from 1868 to 1872, advocating for women's rights and suffrage.

Which suffragist led the Silent Sentinels, a group of women who picketed the White House in support of women's suffrage?

  1. Alice Paul

  2. Lucy Burns

  3. Ida B. Wells-Barnett

  4. Carrie Chapman Catt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alice Paul, a prominent suffragist and leader of the National Woman's Party, organized the Silent Sentinels, a group of women who picketed the White House in support of women's suffrage.

What was the name of the first national women's rights convention held in the United States?

  1. Seneca Falls Convention

  2. Rochester Convention

  3. Worcester Convention

  4. Cleveland Convention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Seneca Falls Convention, held in 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York, was the first national women's rights convention in the United States, marking a pivotal moment in the women's suffrage movement.

Which suffragist is known for her famous speech, 'Ain't I a Woman?' delivered at the 1851 Women's Rights Convention?

  1. Sojourner Truth

  2. Harriet Tubman

  3. Elizabeth Cady Stanton

  4. Susan B. Anthony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sojourner Truth, a prominent abolitionist and women's rights advocate, delivered her powerful speech, 'Ain't I a Woman?', at the 1851 Women's Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio.

What was the name of the organization founded by Carrie Chapman Catt in 1890 to promote women's suffrage?

  1. National American Woman Suffrage Association

  2. National Woman's Party

  3. International Woman Suffrage Alliance

  4. League of Women Voters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carrie Chapman Catt founded the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) in 1890, which became a leading organization in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

Which suffragist is credited with coining the phrase 'Votes for Women'?

  1. Maud Wood Park

  2. Anna Howard Shaw

  3. Carrie Chapman Catt

  4. Alice Paul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maud Wood Park, a prominent suffragist and journalist, is credited with coining the phrase 'Votes for Women', which became a rallying cry for the women's suffrage movement.

What was the name of the annual parade held in Washington, D.C., to advocate for women's suffrage?

  1. Suffrage Parade

  2. Women's March

  3. Equality Parade

  4. Right to Vote Parade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The annual parade held in Washington, D.C., to advocate for women's suffrage was known as the Suffrage Parade, attracting thousands of participants and gaining national attention.

Which state was the first to grant women the right to vote in state elections?

  1. Wyoming

  2. Colorado

  3. Utah

  4. Idaho


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wyoming was the first state in the United States to grant women the right to vote in state elections, achieving this milestone in 1869.

What was the name of the organization founded by Alice Paul in 1916 to advocate for a federal amendment granting women the right to vote?

  1. National Woman's Party

  2. Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage

  3. American Woman Suffrage Association

  4. National League of Women Voters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alice Paul founded the National Woman's Party (NWP) in 1916, focusing on lobbying Congress and organizing protests to advocate for a federal amendment granting women the right to vote.

Which suffragist is known for her hunger strike while imprisoned for picketing the White House?

  1. Alice Paul

  2. Lucy Burns

  3. Ida B. Wells-Barnett

  4. Carrie Chapman Catt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alice Paul, along with other suffragists, engaged in a hunger strike while imprisoned for picketing the White House, bringing attention to their cause and pressuring the government to take action on women's suffrage.

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