Y106 OCR A LEVEL HISTORY QUESTIONS AND
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What did Susan B Anthony contribute to the Women's rights movement in the
USA (1865-1992)?
Political:
- Founded National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) in 1869.
- Led National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) in 1890.
- Arrested in 1872 for attempting to vote.
- Her campaigning was crucial to getting the 19th Amendment ratified in individual
states i.e. Virginia in 1919/1920.
Social:
- As a Quaker she was deeply opposed to slavery.
- Led a temperance movement (Temperance society in 1852)
Economic:
N/A
What did Elizabeth Lease contribute to the Women's rights movement in the USA
(1865-1992)?
Political:
- Helped to organise protests in Kansas against railways.
- Powerful orator
- Led female activists during the gilded age
Social:
N/A
Economic:
- Leading member of the Populist party who were hostile to big business and supported
the interests of local farmers.
What did Carrie Chapman Chatt contribute to the Women's rights movement in
the USA (1865-1992)?
Political:
- Led Women's suffrage association in 1890's.
- Addressed Congress on women's rights.
- Led NAWSA after Susan B Anthony died.
- Helped gain support for women's rights at state level.
- Supported women's involvement during WW1, which helped to achieve the 19th
Amendment.
Social:
N/A
, Economic:
N/A
What did Betty Freidan contribute to the Women's rights movement in the USA
(1865-1992)?
Political:
N/A
Social:
- Wrote 'Feminine Mystique' - published 1963. Inspired 'second wave' feminist
movement which was focused on achieving socio-economic rights, such as maternity
rights and reproductive rights.
Economic:
N/A
What did Kate Millet contribute to the Women's rights movement in the USA
(1865-1992)?
Political:
- Opposed lack of female political representation
Social:
- Wrote 'Sexual politics' in 1970. - "Every avenue of power is in male hands".
- Inspire more radical 'Third wave feminism' - not much popular support.
What did the WCTU contribute to the Women's rights movement in the USA (1865-
1992)?
Women's Christian Temperance movement
Political:
- Helped give women a greater political platform to promote women's rights
- Gave women greater participation in public life.
- Women gained experience in publicity and mobilising support for a national cause.
Social:
- Promoted temperance movement in order to 'safeguard the family'.
- Appealed to protestant American values and the 'Bible Belt'.
Economic:
N/A
What did NWSA contribute to the Women's rights movement in the USA (1865-
1992)?
Political:
- Campaigned for women's rights and suffrage on a national level.
- Broader view along feminist lines
- Excluded men
Social
N/A
ANSWERS.Buy Quality Materials!
What did Susan B Anthony contribute to the Women's rights movement in the
USA (1865-1992)?
Political:
- Founded National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) in 1869.
- Led National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) in 1890.
- Arrested in 1872 for attempting to vote.
- Her campaigning was crucial to getting the 19th Amendment ratified in individual
states i.e. Virginia in 1919/1920.
Social:
- As a Quaker she was deeply opposed to slavery.
- Led a temperance movement (Temperance society in 1852)
Economic:
N/A
What did Elizabeth Lease contribute to the Women's rights movement in the USA
(1865-1992)?
Political:
- Helped to organise protests in Kansas against railways.
- Powerful orator
- Led female activists during the gilded age
Social:
N/A
Economic:
- Leading member of the Populist party who were hostile to big business and supported
the interests of local farmers.
What did Carrie Chapman Chatt contribute to the Women's rights movement in
the USA (1865-1992)?
Political:
- Led Women's suffrage association in 1890's.
- Addressed Congress on women's rights.
- Led NAWSA after Susan B Anthony died.
- Helped gain support for women's rights at state level.
- Supported women's involvement during WW1, which helped to achieve the 19th
Amendment.
Social:
N/A
, Economic:
N/A
What did Betty Freidan contribute to the Women's rights movement in the USA
(1865-1992)?
Political:
N/A
Social:
- Wrote 'Feminine Mystique' - published 1963. Inspired 'second wave' feminist
movement which was focused on achieving socio-economic rights, such as maternity
rights and reproductive rights.
Economic:
N/A
What did Kate Millet contribute to the Women's rights movement in the USA
(1865-1992)?
Political:
- Opposed lack of female political representation
Social:
- Wrote 'Sexual politics' in 1970. - "Every avenue of power is in male hands".
- Inspire more radical 'Third wave feminism' - not much popular support.
What did the WCTU contribute to the Women's rights movement in the USA (1865-
1992)?
Women's Christian Temperance movement
Political:
- Helped give women a greater political platform to promote women's rights
- Gave women greater participation in public life.
- Women gained experience in publicity and mobilising support for a national cause.
Social:
- Promoted temperance movement in order to 'safeguard the family'.
- Appealed to protestant American values and the 'Bible Belt'.
Economic:
N/A
What did NWSA contribute to the Women's rights movement in the USA (1865-
1992)?
Political:
- Campaigned for women's rights and suffrage on a national level.
- Broader view along feminist lines
- Excluded men
Social
N/A
