1. In the 1800s, it was believed women were good at working on projects to improve the community because (5 points)
women were better leaders than men.
women were better planners than men.
women were more emotional than men.
****women were more moral than men.
2. Which of these women was part of the movement that produced this image? (5 points)
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Lucy Stone
Sojourner Truth****
Susan B. Anthony
3. "During the Second Great Awakening, many women worked for social change. (2) They fought for their rights and the rights of others. (3) Women exceeded men at ethical and moral behavior. (4) Their spirit, courage, and ambition paved the way for a new era."
Read the paragraph. Which statement is an opinion? (5 points)
1
2
3****
4
4. The women's-rights movement in the United States was first started by women who (5 points)
faced economic discrimination in the workplace.
had experience in other social-reform movements.
were important figures in the Second Great Awakening.****
had an impact on the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
5. Which factor contributed most to the beginning of the women's rights movement in the United States during the mid-1800s? (5 points)
a dramatic increase in women's participation in the workforce
a shift in social attitudes brought on by increased sectional tensions
the experience of gender discrimination within reform movements****
the granting of voting rights to African American men
I agree with all your answers, but can't see the image referred to in #2, so can't comment on your answer for that one.
1. yes
2. I don't know. Check your text.
3. yes
4. yes
5. no
On #5, since Ms. Sue and I disagree, I note it's hard to say which social trend was the most important factor. Go with what your text materials identify as the most important. I tend to agree with you because men did tend to take over leadership in the social reform movements that came out of the Second Great Awakening, thinking women were unqualified to lead anything.
1. To determine why it was believed that women were good at working on projects to improve the community in the 1800s, we can analyze the given options.
The first option states that women were better leaders than men. This would imply that women have superior leadership skills, which might be a reason for their effectiveness in community projects. However, this option is not the correct answer.
The second option suggests that women were better planners than men. If this were true, it would explain why women were considered good at working on projects to improve the community. However, this option is also not the correct answer.
The third option claims that women were more emotional than men. While emotions can play a role in community projects, it does not directly explain why women were believed to be good at them. Therefore, this option is not the correct answer.
The fourth option states that women were more moral than men. This option aligns with the traditional gender roles and societal expectations of the time, which often emphasized women's supposed moral superiority. It is the correct answer to the question, as it reflects the belief that women's moral qualities made them effective in improving the community.
2. To determine which woman was part of the movement that produced the given image, we can analyze the options.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a prominent suffragist and women's rights activist, but she was not directly associated with the movement that produced the image. This option is not the correct answer.
Lucy Stone was also a significant figure in the women's rights movement, particularly known for her advocacy of women's suffrage and women's property rights. However, she was not directly involved in the specific movement that produced the image. Therefore, this option is not the correct answer.
Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist and women's rights activist who played a crucial role in both movements. She delivered powerful speeches and fought for gender and racial equality. This option is the correct answer because she was part of the movement that produced the image.
Susan B. Anthony was a prominent suffragist and women's rights advocate. While she made significant contributions to the women's rights movement, she was not directly associated with the movement that produced the image. Therefore, this option is not the correct answer.
3. To identify the opinion statement within the given paragraph, we need to evaluate each statement critically.
Statement 1 ("During the Second Great Awakening, many women worked for social change.") is a factual statement as it refers to a historical event without expressing any personal bias or subjective belief.
Statement 2 ("They fought for their rights and the rights of others.") is also a factual statement describing the actions and motivations of women during the Second Great Awakening.
Statement 3 ("Women exceeded men at ethical and moral behavior.") is the opinion statement in the paragraph. This statement represents a subjective belief that women outperformed men in terms of ethical and moral behavior, which might not be universally agreed upon.
Statement 4 ("Their spirit, courage, and ambition paved the way for a new era.") is a subjective interpretation of the impact of women's actions during the Second Great Awakening and can be categorized as an opinion.
Therefore, statement 3 is the correct answer as it represents an opinion in the given paragraph.
4. To determine which group of women first started the women's rights movement in the United States, we can analyze the given options.
The first option suggests that the women who started the movement faced economic discrimination in the workplace. While economic discrimination was a significant factor in women's rights activism, it does not accurately reflect the origins of the movement. Therefore, this option is not the correct answer.
The second option claims that the women who started the movement had experience in other social-reform movements. While many women involved in the women's rights movement had prior involvement in other social-reform movements, it does not directly relate to the origins of the movement. This option is not the correct answer.
The third option states that the women who started the movement were important figures in the Second Great Awakening. This option is the correct answer because the women's rights movement in the United States was fostered by individuals who were inspired by religious and social reforms during the Second Great Awakening.
The fourth option, which suggests that the women who started the movement had an impact on the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, is historically inaccurate and unrelated to the origins of the women's rights movement. Therefore, this option is not the correct answer.
5. To determine which factor contributed most to the beginning of the women's rights movement in the United States during the mid-1800s, we can analyze the given options.
The first option proposes that a dramatic increase in women's participation in the workforce sparked the women's rights movement. While increased workforce participation did play a significant role in the movement, it is not the factor that contributed most to its beginning. Therefore, this option is not the correct answer.
The second option suggests that a shift in social attitudes brought on by increased sectional tensions led to the women's rights movement. While sectional tensions did influence social dynamics during the mid-1800s, they were not the primary factor that contributed most to the beginning of the women's rights movement. This option is not the correct answer.
The third option, which claims that the experience of gender discrimination within reform movements, is the correct answer. This factor was a significant catalyst for the women's rights movement as women who were actively involved in various reform efforts started to recognize and challenge the gender-based inequalities they faced.
The fourth option proposes that the granting of voting rights to African American men was the main contribution to the beginning of the women's rights movement. While the suffrage movement was intertwined with the broader fight for civil rights, it does not directly explain the beginning of the women's rights movement. Therefore, this option is not the correct answer.