position of women in 1865 Flashcards
What was the major turning point in the position of women in 1865?
The first convention to discuss female suffrage in Seneca Falls in 1848
This convention marked the beginning of the organized women’s rights movement in the USA.
What roles did women take on during the Civil War?
Running farms and plantations, working in factories, raising funds, tending the wounded
Women took on these roles due to the absence of men who were fighting in the war.
Who was Harriet Tubman?
A formerly enslaved woman who helped to rescue enslaved people
Tubman was a key figure in the abolitionist movement.
What was the purpose of the temperance movement that women supported?
To promote the reduction or elimination of alcohol consumption
Women linked this movement to their roles in church organizations and social reform.
What was the significance of ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’?
It exposed the evils of slavery
Written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, it played a crucial role in shaping public opinion about slavery.
Fill in the blank: Most social reformers and campaigners before 1865 were _______.
white middle-class women
They had the time and resources to devote to social causes.
What challenges did women face in the workforce after the Civil War?
Lower-paid, casual employment, domestic service, poorly rewarded manufacturing jobs
Many women were expected to manage domestic chores alongside their work.
What was a common issue women faced regarding family size in 1865?
Limited birth control and large families
This resulted in heavy childcare responsibilities for women.
True or False: By 1865, women had achieved full political equality with men.
False
Most men did not support greater political roles or social equality for women.
Who were Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott?
Pioneering individuals who organized and led women’s groups
They were instrumental in the women’s rights movement.
What was the impact of the Civil War on the political rights of African Americans?
Greater political rights were achieved, albeit not permanently
This raised hopes for similar advancements for women.
