Question

aim: how did suffragists and the seneca falls convention help the womens suffrage movement?
activity 1: do now
directions: answer the questions below.
give mother the vote
we need it
our food our health our play
our homes our schools our work
are ruled by mens votes
isnt it a funny thing
that father cannot see
why mother ought to have a vote
on how these things should be?
think it over
source: rose oneill. stock montage, chicago.

1. evaluate this document and create your own definition for womens suffrage.
2. analyze this document and explain whether or not it is in favor of womens suffrage.
3. identify at least four reasons for womens suffrage based on your analysis of this document.

activity 2: primary source analysis
directions: analyze the document and answer the questions that follow.
mans government by man: nj association opposed to woman suffrage
mans government by man.
every suffragist, by demanding the vote, practically declares
that the husbands, fathers, sons and brothers are not to
be trusted by their wives, mothers, sisters and
daughters.
should strife and conflict come to our shores, as come they may, to
whom but our men can we turn for protection?
if men alone can protect and govern in times of storm and strife, shall we
not place equal reliance upon them when we are at peace?
the power of the ballot rests entirely upon the power to
enforce the law.
mans government by women would be a government without the
power to enforce its decrees.
unless there exists behind the ballot the power to enforce its mandate,
the ballot degenerates from power to weakness and
weakness spells anarchy and ruin in government.
the maintenance of peace, the protection of life and
property, depend upon the exercise of physical force when
necessary, and by man alone can it be exercised.
vote no on woman suffrage, october 19, 1915.
source: nash, et al. the american people, 1998.

1. according to this document, what are the duties of men in society?
2. is this document biased in favor or against womens suffrage? use a quote to support your response.
3. what does this document claim will happen to the government if women achieve the right to vote?

Explanation:

1. Women's suffrage is the right of women to vote in political elections. The document "Give Mother the Vote" emphasizes that women's lives are affected by men's votes and they should have a say.
2. The "Give Mother the Vote" document is in favor of women's suffrage as it highlights how women's daily - life aspects like food, health, etc. are ruled by men's votes and questions why women don't have a vote.
3. Reasons from "Give Mother the Vote": Women are affected by decisions on food, health, play, homes, schools, and work made by men's votes; women should have a say in matters that impact their lives; it's unfair that men decide on things that concern women; women's perspectives are needed for better governance.

For the "Man's Government by Man" document:

1. According to the document, the duties of men in society are to protect in times of strife and conflict, govern, and enforce the law through physical force when necessary.
2. The document is biased against women's suffrage. Quote: "Man's government by women would be a government without the power to enforce its decrees."
3. It claims that if women achieve the right to vote, the government will degenerate from power to weakness, leading to anarchy and ruin as it believes women lack the power to enforce the law.

Answer:

1. Women's suffrage is the right of women to participate in political voting.
2. The "Give Mother the Vote" document is in favor of women's suffrage.
3. Reasons: Women's lives are ruled by men's votes; they should have a say in related matters; it's unfair; their perspectives are needed.

For the second document:

1. Duties of men: Protect in strife, govern, enforce law by physical force.
2. Biased against; "Man's government by women would be a government without the power to enforce its decrees."
3. Government will degenerate to weakness, leading to anarchy and ruin.