Question

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


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

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

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

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

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Explanation:

The 14th Amendment granted American citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the USA, including ex-slaves. This allowed ex-slaves to be considered citizens and to have the right to vote. This infuriated the women involved in the suffragette movement, as women were not considered in this amendment and therefore were not considerate citizens, neither white nor black, which prevented them from voting and made them not only submissive to white men but also to blacks.