Women’s Right to Vote Quiz

 Women’s Right to Vote Came After Many Attempts and Many Years of Effort. In 2020, the 19th Amendment Celebrated 100 Years of Existence.

 Women’s suffrage is the right of women to vote in elections. Beginning in the mid 19th century, besides women working for broad-based economic and political equality and for social reforms, women sought to change voting laws to allow them to vote.

Here is a Quiz to see if you know the history of this amendment:

 1. The first convention for women’s rights was held in 1848. In what city was it held? A. Boston, MA B. Providence, RI C. Seneca Falls, NY D. Lancaster, PA

 2. In 1873, Susan B. Anthony was arrested and tried, charged with: A. Protesting in front of the White House B. Voting C. Founding an illegal organization D. Preventing men from voting

 3. In what year was a constitutional amendment, giving women the right to vote in all elections, first presented to the U.S. Congress? A. 1832 B. 1878      C. 1901 D. 1925

 4. Which Amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote? A. 17th B. 18th      C. 19th D. 20th

 5. Which state was the 36th state to vote in favor of the above amendment, providing the three-fourths majority necessary for the amendment to become part of the Constitution? A. Tennessee    B. Texas      C. Illinois      D. Alabama

 Also, I confess these beautiful women at the bottom of the Quiz are my sister Katie and her three beautiful daughters Caitlin, Megan and Kelly. I love their smiles, don’t you? — Peggy D.