Social Reform Movements and Advocacy in Historical Literature Quiz

Susan B. Anthony was a prominent figure in the Women's Suffrage Movement, advocating for women's right to vote.

The Abolitionist Movement sought the abolition of slavery in the 19th century.

The Temperance Movement aimed at promoting abstinence from alcoholic beverages in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Marriage Equality Movement focused on promoting equality and combating discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a key figure in the American Civil Rights Movement and delivered the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech.

The Temperance Movement in the 19th century focused on promoting moderation or abstention from consuming alcoholic beverages.

Betty Friedan wrote 'The Feminine Mystique,' sparking the second wave of feminism in the 1960s.

Mahatma Gandhi was a key advocate for Indian independence and social reforms.

The Labor Movement in the 1800s aimed at improving conditions for factory workers and advocating for labor rights.

Judy Heumann was a key figure in the disability rights movement and co-founded the Center for Independent Living.

Ralph Nader is known for founding the EPA and being a prominent advocate for environmental issues.

B.R. Ambedkar was a prominent leader in the early 20th-century Indian independence movement and worked for social reforms.

The Stonewall riots are widely considered the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

W.E.B. Du Bois advocated for civil rights and co-founded the NAACP in the early 20th century.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a pioneer in the 19th-century women's rights movement and wrote 'Declaration of Sentiments.'

Nelson Mandela played a crucial role in the anti-apartheid movement and became South Africa's first black president.

Cesar Chavez was a leading figure in the Chicano Movement, advocating for the rights of Mexican-Americans.

Russell Means was a key leader in the American Indian Movement, advocating for Native American rights and sovereignty.