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11 Cards in this Set
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Why did women have to struggle for their rights?
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Women in the United States did not have the same rights and privileges as men.
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Give 2 examples of rights that women did not have in the 1800's.
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Women were not allowed to vote. Women could not hold public office.
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For most women, the only job they could have was....
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homemaker
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Once a woman was married, what was her only responsibility? (name two)
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Raising and educating the children
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Name two famous women in history who struggled for women's rights?
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Sojourner Truth and Susan B. Anthony
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Who was Sojourner Truth?
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Sojourner was a former slave who wanted equal rights for women and black people.
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How did Sojourner Truth speak out against slavery and injustice?
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She used her beautiful singing voice and traveled around the country
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Did Sojourner know how to read and write?
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No, she never went to school.
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What did Sojourner want everyone to understand?
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All people are equal. Slavery is wrong - all people should be free.
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Who was Amelia Bloomer?
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Amelia was a teacher who believed that women had the right to vote and to work.
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What changes did Amelia Bloomer do for women?
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She stopped wearing long dresses and started to wear pants.
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