- 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) Sojourner Truth
D) Susan B. Anthony
- 2. Where was the first women's rights convention that Stanton helped organize?
A) Washington, D.C.
B) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
C) Seneca Falls, New York
D) Boston, Massachusetts
- 3. In what year was the Seneca Falls Convention held?
A) 1865
B) 1776
C) 1920
D) 1848
- 4. What document did Stanton primarily author for the Seneca Falls Convention?
A) United States Constitution
B) Emancipation Proclamation
C) Declaration of Sentiments
D) Bill of Rights
- 5. Who was Stanton's closest collaborator in the women's rights movement?
A) Susan B. Anthony
B) Lucy Stone
C) Frederick Douglass
D) Harriet Tubman
- 6. What was Stanton's position on the 14th and 15th Amendments?
A) Was indifferent to them
B) Opposed them for excluding women
C) Strongly supported them
D) Helped write them
- 7. How many children did Elizabeth Cady Stanton have?
A) None
B) Five
C) Seven
D) Three
- 8. Which organization did Stanton and Anthony found in 1869?
A) League of Women Voters
B) Women's Christian Temperance Union
C) National Woman Suffrage Association
D) American Woman Suffrage Association
- 9. What was the name of the newspaper Stanton and Anthony published?
A) The Revolution
B) The North Star
C) The Woman's Journal
D) The Liberator
- 10. Which major work did Stanton co-author with Anthony and others?
A) A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
B) History of Woman Suffrage
C) The Feminine Mystique
D) Uncle Tom's Cabin
- 11. What controversial book did Stanton publish in her later years?
A) Common Sense
B) The Scarlet Letter
C) The Woman's Bible
D) Leaves of Grass
- 12. What was Stanton's position on marriage and divorce laws?
A) Supported traditional marriage only
B) Advocated for liberalized divorce laws
C) Was indifferent to marriage laws
D) Opposed all marriage
- 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) She voted once before dying
C) Only in state elections
D) Yes
- 15. What was Stanton's view on women's education?
A) Supported separate but equal education
B) Advocated for equal education opportunities
C) Focused only on domestic education
D) Opposed higher education for women
- 16. Which international women's organization did Stanton help found?
A) Women's International League
B) United Nations Women
C) Global Feminist Organization
D) International Council of Women
- 17. Who is the author of 'In Her Own Right'?
A) Elisabeth Griffith
B) Elizabeth Cady Stanton
C) Eleanor Roosevelt
D) Susan B. Anthony
- 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) Was largely self-educated
C) Attended Troy Female Seminary
D) Went to medical school
- 20. Which early influence sparked Stanton's interest in women's rights?
A) Her religious upbringing
B) Her college education
C) Her husband's political career
D) Her father's law office discussions
- 21. How does Griffith's biography characterize Stanton's legacy?
A) As a foundational feminist thinker
B) As a minor historical figure
C) As primarily an abolitionist
D) As a conservative reformer
- 22. What year was Elizabeth Cady Stanton born?
A) 1808
B) 1832
C) 1820
D) 1815
- 23. What was Stanton's husband's profession?
A) Minister
B) Abolitionist lawyer
C) Doctor
D) Businessman
- 24. Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
A) 19th Amendment
B) 13th Amendment
C) 14th Amendment
D) 15th Amendment
- 25. What year was the 19th Amendment ratified?
A) 1920
B) 1910
C) 1925
D) 1930
- 26. What was Stanton's father's profession?
A) Doctor
B) Farmer
C) Judge
D) Minister
- 27. Which famous abolitionist attended the Seneca Falls Convention?
A) William Lloyd Garrison
B) Frederick Douglass
C) Harriet Tubman
D) John Brown
- 28. What was Stanton's relationship with her father like?
A) Very distant
B) Hostile and angry
C) Extremely close
D) Complex, she sought his approval
- 29. Which state granted women the right to vote during Stanton's lifetime?
A) California
B) New York
C) Massachusetts
D) Wyoming
- 30. What legacy does Griffith emphasize about Stanton?
A) Intellectual leadership and radical vision
B) Conservative approach to reform
C) Isolation from other reformers
D) Organizational skills only
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