_15._ Harriet Beecher Stowe as a girl was apt at writing. _16._ She resolved to use her talent to help the slaves. _17._ _Uncle Tom's Cabin_ helped the North to win the victory by uniting the people against slavery. _18._ Frances E. Willard was raised in Wisconsin in frontier days. _19._ In school she stood at the head of her class. _20._ Joined the anti-saloon crusade; became president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and later of the National Union. _21._ Declared herself in favor of woman suffrage. _22._ As president of the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Miss Willard united the women of the world in a world union for the protection of the home. _23._ Clara Barton took up the work of nursing after the first battles of the Civil War. _24._ First in the hospitals of Washington, she finally went to the battle fields in order to give the wounded immediate help. _25._ The Red Cross Society was founded in Europe; a branch was established in the United States by Miss Barton. _26._ Following the great earthquake and fire in San Francisco in 1906, the Red Cross did heroic work in aiding the 250,000 people left homeless and without food. _27._ Jane Addams while traveling in Europe was touched by the sight of the poverty and misery everywhere. _28._ She determined to devote herself and her fortune to make better and brighter the lives of the poor. _29._ She established the Hull House Social Settlement in Chicago. =Study Questions.= _1._ How did women aid in the progress of the nation? _2._ What did they do during the Revolution? during the Civil War? _3._ What was their position in law and in affairs of government? _4._ Who was the first to champion woman suffrage? _5._ Describe Elizabeth Cady in her girlhood. What was her opinion of boys and girls? _6._ To what did she determine to devote her life? _7._ What was the purpose of the woman's rights convention? _8._ What demand was first publicly made at this convention? _9._ What was Miss Anthony's occupation before she met Mrs. Stanton? _10._ Describe the work of these two women for the cause of woman's rights. _11._ In 1915 how many states had granted women the right to vote? _12._ Why did Julia Ward Howe know so little of work? _13._ What did she like to do? _14._ What sights did she see in Washington in 1861? _15._ What did she do to serve her country? _16._ How could a song count much for victory? _17._ What was the purpose of women's clubs? _18._ How did Harriet Beecher Stowe serve her country? _19._ What book did she write? What was its effect? _20._ Describe Frances Willard's girlhood, her home, and surroundings. _21._ Why did Miss Willard take up temperance work? _22._ Did Miss Willard work hard for temperance, woman's rights, and protection of the home? What makes you think so? _23._ How did Miss Willard become of international influence? _24._ Where did