According to the map, which of these best explains why Cornwallis and his army were forced to surrender at Yorktown? A British naval forces were occupied with wars in Europe. B Lafayette and his troops were waiting for Cornwallis in New York. C They were trapped by American and French land and sea forces. D Washington and Rochambeau had defeated Cornwallis in South Carolina.

Ohio (OH)—March 1, 1803 Capital and largest city: Columbus Called the “Buckeye State”. Buckeyes are a type of tree nut Has the only non-rectangular state flag

Louisiana (LA)—April 30, 1812 Capital: Baton Rouge Largest city: New Orleans Formerly a French colony, named after French King Louis XIV (14th) Average elevation of Louisiana is only 100 ft. above sea level—New Orleans is actually 8 feet below sea level

Indiana (IN)—December 11, 1816 Capital and largest city: Indianapolis Called the “Crossroads of America” because so many highways run through it Many early battles against Native Americans were fought in Indiana—including Tippecanoe

The Women’s Rights Movement

Beginning of the Movement Women’s Rights Movement had strong connections to abolition Most supporters were also abolitionists Many abolitionists questioned how much women should be involved in the abolition movement Questioned societal norms Two early leaders met at the World’s Anti-Slavery Convention in London in 1840 Began to discuss women’s rights when the women were forced to sit in a separate room at the convention

Two Early Leaders Lucretia Mott was a Quaker Elizabeth Cady Stanton Religious group opposed to war and slavery Supported equal rights for both genders Married with children Active abolitionist Elizabeth Cady Stanton Much younger than Mott Also married, later had 7 children Met at the World’s Anti-Slavery Convention Mott became a mentor to Stanton

Question 1 Why do you think that many of the leading women’s rights activists of the time started as abolitionists?

Seneca Falls The two discussed a convention for women’s rights Met at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848 Delegates met to discuss the movement Included men and women, including Stanton, Mott, and Frederick Douglass Stanton had written the Declaration of Sentiments in preparation Stated the problems and inequality suffered by women Delegates debated what should be included Some were skeptical of a call for suffrage (the right to vote) Eventually signed by 68 women and 32 men

Reform Goals The movement focused on a few key goals Many believed suffrage would provide more equality and opportunities for women Some still believed this was too radical Make divorce more fair for women Fought for protection from abuse Hand-in-hand with the temperance movement Control over reproduction and raising children Expanded property rights for women

Question 2 Why do you think the women’s rights movement focused on those goals? What benefit would those goals provide to women?

Success and Failure Limited success prior to the Civil War Property rights, protection from abuse, suffrage, and control over children all come later Education equality had some success First female medical school graduate 1849 Elizabeth Blackwell More colleges for women open Some allowed both genders Some female only colleges

Other Notable Feminists Susan B. Anthony Well-known suffragist Amelia Bloomer Supported less restrictive clothing for women Eventually called “bloomers” Sojourner Truth Born a slave in New York Became a abolitionist and suffragist after being freed under a New York law Gave a famous speech on gender equality, “Ain’t I a Woman?”

Question 3 Is there still inequality for women in the US today? How do we know?