Question

1. discrimination means: a) treating people unfairly based on their race, sex, religion, etc. b) the ability to make choices about ones life c) the right to participate in government d) the belief in traditional gender roles matching match the term on the left with its definition on the right: 1. abolitionist a) the right to vote 2. activist b) person who fights for a cause 3. suffragist c) person who works to end slavery 4. amendment d) a change to the constitution 5. suffrage e) person who supports womens right to vote fill in the blank 1. the __________ was a landmark event in the womens rights movement, where activists gathered to discuss womens rights issues. 2. ________ is the belief that women and men should have equal rights and opportunities. 3. the ________ prohibits employment discrimination based on sex. 4. the __________ was a key leader in the womens suffrage movement and co - founded the national woman suffrage association.

Explanation:

1. Discrimination is defined as treating people unfairly based on characteristics like race, sex, religion etc.
2. For the matching:

• An abolitionist works to end slavery.
• An activist fights for a cause.
• A suffragist supports women's right to vote.
• An amendment is a change to the Constitution.
• Suffrage is the right to vote.

1. For fill - in - the - blanks:

• The Seneca Falls Convention was a landmark in the women's rights movement.
• Feminism is the belief in equal rights and opportunities for women and men.
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on sex.
• Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a key leader in the women's suffrage movement and co - founded the National Woman Suffrage Association.

Answer:

1. Discrimination: a) Treating people unfairly based on their race, sex, religion, etc.
2. Matching:

• 1. Abolitionist: c) Person who works to end slavery
• 2. Activist: b) Person who fights for a cause
• 3. Suffragist: e) Person who supports women's right to vote
• 4. Amendment: d) A change to the Constitution
• 5. Suffrage: a) The right to vote

1. Fill in the Blank:

• 1. Seneca Falls Convention
• 2. Feminism
• 3. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• 4. Elizabeth Cady Stanton