In the mid-1800s in the U.S., a First Wave feminist movement emerged. It reached its peak with the ________, then lost momentum in the ________.

A) Seneca Falls Declaration of 1848; 1920s after women won the vote
B) Rochester Declaration of 1862; 1930s when women lost the ERA
C) Rochester Declaration of 1880; 1920s after women won the vote
D) Seneca Falls Declaration of 1870; 1930s when women lost the ERA

Seneca Falls Declaration

A foundational document from the first women's rights convention in 1848, outlining grievances and setting the agenda for women's suffrage and equality.

First Wave Feminist

Refers to the early period of feminist activism that focused on legal issues, primarily on gaining women's suffrage.

1920s

Denotes the decade from 1920 to 1929, known for significant social, economic, and cultural changes worldwide, often referred to as the "Roaring Twenties."