Question

After the Civil War women joined various reform movements such as temperance, anti-slavery, marriage equality, and equal wages. Which reform movement ultimately was the most helpful for Elizabeth Cady Stanton who also argued for the vote?

Answer

The anti-slavery movement

Additional Information

Through her participation in the abolitionist movement, Stanton and other women developed the rhetorical and practical skills that enabled them to create a woman’s rights movement.

Prizes

• $5 gift Certificate for Winzeler Dry Cleaners
• Donated by Friends of Carnegie Library, the book: “The Sisters who would be Queen” by Leanda de Lisle

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