- 1. In Her Own Right by Elisabeth Griffith is a compelling biography that delves into the life and achievements of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a pivotal figure in the women's rights movement in the United States. The book explores Stanton's intellectual development, her relentless advocacy for women's suffrage, and her role in shaping the early feminist discourse. Griffith meticulously chronicles Stanton's journey from her privileged upbringing in a reform-minded household to her emergence as a leading voice for gender equality, highlighting her relationships with contemporaries such as Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. The narrative encapsulates Stanton's innovative thinking, her struggles against societal norms, and her enduring legacy, making a strong case for her rightful place in American history. Griffith sheds light on Stanton's writings and speeches, illustrating how her ideas challenged the status quo and inspired generations of women to fight for their rights, thus making this biography not only a tribute to Stanton but also a reflection on the continuing fight for gender equity.
What is the primary subject of Elisabeth Griffith's biography 'In Her Own Right'?
A) Elizabeth Cady Stanton
B) Lucretia Mott
C) Susan B. Anthony
D) Sojourner Truth
- 2. Where was the first women's rights convention that Stanton helped organize?
A) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
B) Washington, D.C.
C) Seneca Falls, New York
D) Boston, Massachusetts
- 3. In what year was the Seneca Falls Convention held?
A) 1848
B) 1776
C) 1865
D) 1920
- 4. What document did Stanton primarily author for the Seneca Falls Convention?
A) Bill of Rights
B) Declaration of Sentiments
C) Emancipation Proclamation
D) United States Constitution
- 5. Who was Stanton's closest collaborator in the women's rights movement?
A) Lucy Stone
B) Harriet Tubman
C) Frederick Douglass
D) Susan B. Anthony
- 6. What was Stanton's position on the 14th and 15th Amendments?
A) Helped write them
B) Strongly supported them
C) Opposed them for excluding women
D) Was indifferent to them
- 7. How many children did Elizabeth Cady Stanton have?
A) Seven
B) Three
C) None
D) Five
- 8. Which organization did Stanton and Anthony found in 1869?
A) Women's Christian Temperance Union
B) National Woman Suffrage Association
C) American Woman Suffrage Association
D) League of Women Voters
- 9. What was the name of the newspaper Stanton and Anthony published?
A) The Woman's Journal
B) The Revolution
C) The Liberator
D) The North Star
- 10. Which major work did Stanton co-author with Anthony and others?
A) The Feminine Mystique
B) Uncle Tom's Cabin
C) A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
D) History of Woman Suffrage
- 11. What controversial book did Stanton publish in her later years?
A) Common Sense
B) The Woman's Bible
C) The Scarlet Letter
D) Leaves of Grass
- 12. What was Stanton's position on marriage and divorce laws?
A) Opposed all marriage
B) Was indifferent to marriage laws
C) Supported traditional marriage only
D) Advocated for liberalized divorce laws
- 13. In what year did Stanton die?
A) 1888
B) 1910
C) 1902
D) 1920
- 14. Did Stanton live to see women gain the right to vote nationwide?
A) No
B) Yes
C) She voted once before dying
D) Only in state elections
- 15. What was Stanton's view on women's education?
A) Advocated for equal education opportunities
B) Supported separate but equal education
C) Opposed higher education for women
D) Focused only on domestic education
- 16. Which international women's organization did Stanton help found?
A) Women's International League
B) United Nations Women
C) International Council of Women
D) Global Feminist Organization
- 17. Who is the author of 'In Her Own Right'?
A) Elisabeth Griffith
B) Eleanor Roosevelt
C) Susan B. Anthony
D) Elizabeth Cady Stanton
- 18. In what year was 'In Her Own Right' first published?
A) 1963
B) 1984
C) 1972
D) 1920
- 19. What was unique about Stanton's education for women of her time?
A) Studied at Harvard University
B) Went to medical school
C) Attended Troy Female Seminary
D) Was largely self-educated
- 20. Which early influence sparked Stanton's interest in women's rights?
A) Her father's law office discussions
B) Her husband's political career
C) Her college education
D) Her religious upbringing
- 21. How does Griffith's biography characterize Stanton's legacy?
A) As a foundational feminist thinker
B) As primarily an abolitionist
C) As a minor historical figure
D) As a conservative reformer
- 22. What year was Elizabeth Cady Stanton born?
A) 1815
B) 1808
C) 1832
D) 1820
- 23. What was Stanton's husband's profession?
A) Doctor
B) Businessman
C) Abolitionist lawyer
D) Minister
- 24. Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
A) 15th Amendment
B) 19th Amendment
C) 13th Amendment
D) 14th Amendment
- 25. What year was the 19th Amendment ratified?
A) 1910
B) 1920
C) 1930
D) 1925
- 26. What was Stanton's father's profession?
A) Judge
B) Doctor
C) Minister
D) Farmer
- 27. Which famous abolitionist attended the Seneca Falls Convention?
A) John Brown
B) Harriet Tubman
C) Frederick Douglass
D) William Lloyd Garrison
- 28. What was Stanton's relationship with her father like?
A) Very distant
B) Hostile and angry
C) Complex, she sought his approval
D) Extremely close
- 29. Which state granted women the right to vote during Stanton's lifetime?
A) Massachusetts
B) Wyoming
C) New York
D) California
- 30. What legacy does Griffith emphasize about Stanton?
A) Organizational skills only
B) Intellectual leadership and radical vision
C) Conservative approach to reform
D) Isolation from other reformers
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