On A Women's Right To Vote By Susan B. Anthony Questions
1. Do you agree with Anthony’s argument? Explain.
2. (a)What are two reasons Anthony gives for why women should be allowed to vote?
(b)Why do you think it took so long for the laws to finally change? Explain.
3. (a)To what does Anthony compare laws forbidding women to vote? (b)Is her comparison avalid one? Explain.
4. (a)Why does Anthony ask “Are women persons?”
(b)Do you agree with her logic? Explain.
5. Why does Anthony close her speech with a reference to “Negroes”?
6. In this speech, Anthony is trying to persuadeher listeners. If you were listening to her speechin 1873, would you have been persuaded tosupport her cause? Explain.
7. (a)Why does Anthony believe that freedom requires giving all citizens the right to vote? (b)Do you agree with Anthony’s opinion? Explain.
8. Do you think Anthony would be satisfied with the social status of American women today? Defend your answer.
Literary Focus Questions
What makes people fight for freedom?
What type of persuasion does Anthony use in “On Women’s Right to Vote”?
What logical arguments does Anthony make?