American History
In the year 1920, this Constitutional Amendment gave white women a voice and presence in political elections.
What is the 19th Amendment?
In 2009 this former Senator from New York became the U.S. Secretary of State, making her the first American First Lady ever elected to national office
Who is Hillary Clinton?
This singer became the most-awarded artist in Grammy history with 32 Grammys and was once in the group Destiny’s Child.
Who is Beyoncé?
She is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and actress who starred in Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Series.
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, traveling from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, to Ireland in approximately 15 hours.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
This lawyer and author served as First Lady of the United States from 2009–2017 and launched initiatives like Let’s Move! to promote healthier lifestyles for kids.
Who is Michelle Obama?
She was the voice of Dory in the Disney-Pixar animated film Finding Nemo and launched her daytime TV talk show in 2003.
Who is Ellen DeGeneres?
Which business was NOT started by a woman?
Glossier, Twitter, Bumble, Canva
What is Twitter?
She is credited with being the first maker of the American Flag and has a house named after her in Philadelphia, PA.
Who is Betsy Ross?
She was the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court appointed by President Reagan making her its first woman justice in the year 1981.
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
This singer-songwriter, actress, director, dancer, and entrepreneur was born in Bay City, Michigan, in 1958. She released her debut album in 1983 and has sold more than 300 million records worldwide. She is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time.
Who is Madonna?
She was the pioneering nurse who founded the American Red Cross.
Who is Clara Barton?
Known as the “Queen of Soul,” she recorded hits like “Respect” and “Think,” won 18 Grammys, and became the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
In 1950 women comprised less than 2% of the military. Today what is the percentage of women in the U.S. Armed Forces?
a. 30% c. 11% b. 25% d. 19%
What is 19%?
She is an American television host, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and media personality, and her first movie debut in 1985 was in The Color Purple. Life Magazine listed her as both the most influential woman and the most influential black person of her generation.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This was first proposed in 1923 and reintroduced for decades, which sought full constitutional equality for women but was never officially ratified into the Constitution.
What is the Equal Rights Amendment?
In this year Congress delcared March as National Women's History Month.
a. 1987 c. 1980 b. 2000 d. 100 B.C.
What is 1987?
In 2018, she was the youngest woman ever elected into Congress.
Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
She was the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics in 1960.
Who is Wilma Rudolph?