CLEP US History I

Category - Society

Which of the following 19th century feminists was famous for her campaign to get women out of skirts and into far more functional clothing?
  1. Angelica Grimke
  2. Susan B. Anthony
  3. Lucretia Mott
  4. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
  5. Amelia Bloomer
Explanation
Answer: E - Amelia Bloomer developed loose-fitting pants for women, which came to called Bloomers. She argued that the heavy skirts and corsetry that the women of the day wore restricted movement and made it virtually impossible for women to perform basic household task, like safely carrying a small child up a flight of stairs. Her challenging of gender roles and dress reflected a larger movement to ensure women's full participation in society.
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