Question 88

Alice Paul was a founder of the National Woman's Party.

Alice Paul played a pivotal role in the founding of the National Woman's Party, advocating for women's suffrage and equal rights through direct action and organized protests.

A) Margaret Sanger

Margaret Sanger was a significant figure in the birth control movement and the founder of Planned Parenthood, but she was not a founder of the National Woman's Party. Her focus was primarily on reproductive rights rather than women's suffrage.

B) Carry Nation

Carry Nation was known for her radical activism against alcohol, particularly through her hatchet-wielding protests. While she was an advocate for women's rights, she did not have a direct role in founding the National Woman's Party, which was focused on suffrage.

C) Alice Paul

Alice Paul is correctly identified as a founder of the National Woman's Party. She was instrumental in organizing campaigns for women’s voting rights and was known for her strategic approach to activism, including the use of marches and hunger strikes.

D) Jane Addams

Jane Addams was a prominent social reformer and co-founder of Hull House, focusing on social issues like poverty and labor rights. Although she supported women’s suffrage, she was not a founder of the National Woman's Party.

E) Clara Barton

Clara Barton was the founder of the American Red Cross and is celebrated for her humanitarian efforts. However, she was not involved in the founding of the National Woman's Party and her work primarily centered on disaster relief and nursing.

Conclusion

Alice Paul is definitively the correct answer as a founder of the National Woman's Party, leading efforts for women's suffrage through organized activism. The other options, while notable figures in their respective areas, do not relate directly to the founding of this particular organization dedicated to women's voting rights.