5/3-4: Justification Sheet -Susan B. Anthony's, Sojourner Truth And Political Cartoon Question Preview (ID: 56179)


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(RI. 3.8) Part A: What is the primary claim of Passage 1?
a) African Americans deserve the right to vote and to be equal under the constitution.
b) The United States does not think women are smart enough to engage in political discussions.
c) Women are expected to do everything a man can’t without equal treatment from the government.
d) Women are citizens under the Constitution and deserve equal rights including the right to vote.

(RI. 3.8) Part B: Choose TWO pieces of evidence that best support your answer to Part A:
a) “Friends and fellow citizens: I stand before you tonight under indictment for the alleged crime of having voted at the last p
b) “And it is a downright mockery to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty while they are denied the use
c) The only question left to be settled now is: Are women persons? And I hardly believe any of our opponents will have the hardi
d) “Hence, every discrimination against women in the constitutions and laws of the several states is today null and void, precis

(RI. 2.5) How does paragraph 6 develop Anthony’s claim?
a) It shows the difficulties that women have to endure everyday in the United States.
b) It explains the different types of government that the United States has strived to be.
c) It highlights the different groups of people that are not treated equally and inspires them to also fight for their rights.
d) It provides examples of how the United States does not treat all citizens equally even though equality was the founding princ

(RI 2.4) What is the meaning of the word “odious” as it is used in paragraph 6?
a) Unpleasant
b) Dishonest
c) Factual
d) Objective

(RI.3.8) Which statement best reflects the validity of Anthony's reasoning concerning women's right to vote?
a) She bases her argument solely on the opinions of women.
b) She uses the United States Constitution as the basis for her reasoning.
c) She incorporates multiple perspectives into her speech by including quotes from other politicians.
d) She provides personal anecdotes to provide examples of times when she has been discriminated against.

(RI. 2.6) Part A: What is the purpose of Truth’s speech?
a) To detail her experiences as a woman during this time period.
b) To explain the opportunities that she has been refused due to her gender.
c) To show that women are equal to men and they deserve to be treated equally.
d) To inform the audience that intellect is not important when deciding who is given equal rights.

(RI 2.6) Part B: How does Truth’s repeated phrase “Ain’t I a woman?” help to advance this purpose?
a) It emphasizes how women of all races deserve to be afforded the same liberties as men.
b) It highlights the divide between African American men and White men during this time period.
c) It reminds the women in the audience that they are stronger than they think.
d) It shows that men lack chivalry and do not help women complete difficult tasks.

(RI 2.6) Select TWO details from Passage 2 that BEST support the author’s point of view regarding equal rights for women in America.
a) “I think that 'twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in
b) “That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place ev
c) “ If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to b
d) “Then that little man in black there, he says women can't have as much rights as men, 'cause Christ wasn't a woman!” (Paragr

“ If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again!” How does this allusion contribute to the development of ideas in t
a) It highlights the necessity of practicing religion when deciding if women deserve equal rights.
b) It shows the danger that can come with allowing women to have equal rights in the United States.
c) It explains that women cannot go forward in this fight without relying on the strength given from each other.
d) It emphasizes the strength that women have had since the beginning of time and why they deserve equal rights.

RI. 2.4) Part A: What is the tone of Passage 2?
a) Aggrieved
b) Humorous
c) Sympathetic
d) Worried

2.4) Part B: What quote from Passage 2 best supports your answer to Part A?
a) “Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter.” (Paragraph 1).
b) “I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but
c) “What's that got to do with women's rights or negroes' rights?” (Paragraph 3)
d) “Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner ain't got nothing more to say.” (Paragraph 6)

(RI. 1.1) Look at Passage 3. What can be inferred from this political cartoon?
a) The author believes women need to act more like men to get equal rights.
b) The author believes that men should support women in their fight for the right to vote.
c) The author believes if women receive equal rights that gender roles will change leading to a chaotic society.
d) The author believes that women will be forced into protest if the government does not listen to their cries now.

(RI. 3.9) Part A: What common topic is discussed in Passages 1 and 2.
a) Women’s rights
b) African American’s rights
c) Free speech
d) Government overreach

(RI. 3.7) What is emphasized in Passage 3 that is absent in Passages 1 2?
a) The idea that men also want women to have equal rights and support their efforts.
b) The idea that men will be negatively affected by women gaining access to equal rights.
c) The idea that Uncle Sam would approve that men and women should have equal rights.
d) The idea that women will need to speak up in order to get equal rights from the government.

(RI. 3.7) Which statement explains a difference between Passage 1 and Passage 3?
a) Passage 1 focuses on women’s voting rights while Passage 3 focuses on how women’s rights could affect society.
b) Passage 1 focuses on the rights of women and African Americans while Passage 3 only focuses on the rights of white women.
c)
d) Passage 1 focuses on women being considered people while Passage 3 emphasizes that women need to act more like men.

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