Progressive Movement Practice Exam

Which Progressive figure is most associated with advocating for women’s suffrage?

1. Ida B. Wells

2. Jane Addams

3. Florence Kelley

4. Carrie Chapman Catt

The correct answer is: Carrie Chapman Catt

Carrie Chapman Catt is the figure most famously associated with advocating for women’s suffrage. Catt played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement in the United States, particularly as the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA). She developed the "Winning Plan," which was a strategy focused on securing state-level suffrage wins to build momentum towards a constitutional amendment for women's voting rights. Her leadership in organizing efforts, particularly during the important period leading up to the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, showcased her dedication and effectiveness as an advocate for women's rights. Catt’s ability to mobilize various groups and her strategic approach to lobbying Congress were instrumental in achieving the suffrage victory. Understanding the context of the other figures is important as well. Ida B. Wells was a prominent civil rights advocate and journalist who fought against lynching and for African American rights, but her primary focus was not solely on women’s suffrage. Jane Addams was known for her work in social reform and the establishment of settlement houses but did not center her advocacy specifically on women’s suffrage. Florence Kelley was a social reformer who campaigned for labor laws and women's rights but also did not lead the suff