Susan B Anthony and Mary McLeod Bethune Why did Susan B Anthony travel across the country giving speeches? She wanted to convince people to support a woman’s right to vote. Where did Susan B Anthony spend most of her adult life? New York What amendment (change) gave women the right to vote? 19th Why did Mary McLeod Bethune start a school? She wanted African American children to have a good education How was Susan B Anthony honored after her death? She became the first woman to appear on a U.S coin. Why was Susan B Anthony arrested? She attempted voting in an election, which was illegal for women In which state did Mary McLeod Bethune start a new school? Florida Why was voting important to S. Anthony? Because it’s the way adults make their opinions about the country count During which timeframe did S. B. A live? 1800s to early 1900s Mary Bethune attended Scotia Seminary. What was special about this school? It was for African American teenage girls Why did Mary McLeod Bethune spend part of her life in Washington, D.C. She was giving advice to President Roosevelt In what community did Mary focus her attention for many years? Daytona Beach, Florida What important contribution did Mary give to her community? She started a school – and dedicated her life to education