Question

Why were some members of the suffrage movement opposed to the 14th Amendment that prohibited racial discrimination in voting?

They thought that the amendment made it too easy for uneducated African Americans to vote.

They felt that Southern opposition to the amendment would make life more difficult for women.

They thought a ban on discrimination against women should be included in the amendment.

They believe that the amendment was too poorly written to hold up in court against law suits.

Answer 1

Some members of the suffrage movement opposed the 14th Amendment because they thought a ban on discrimination against women should be included in the amendment. They felt that the amendment focused solely on racial discrimination in voting and did not address the issue of gender discrimination, which they believed was equally important. This omission highlighted the broader struggle for women's rights and suffrage, leading some activists to feel that the amendment fell short of their goals.

Answer 2

a b c or d

Answer 3

The correct answer is:

**C. They thought a ban on discrimination against women should be included in the amendment.**