Pioneering Women
In 1932, this American aviator became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
This woman became the first female Vice President of the United States in 2021.
Who is Kamala Harris?
The last queen of France before the French Revolution is known for the phrase "let them eat cake."
Who is Marie Antoinette?
Ruth Graves Wakefield invented this baked treat in 1938, often rumored as an accident (but was intentional).
What is a chocolate chip cookie?
“Queen of Pop” and 80s artist of the decade. Redefined and pushed boundaries in fashion and music.
Who is Madonna?
This nurse became known as “The Lady with the Lamp” for her work during the Crimean War.
Who is Florence Nightingale?
In 2016, this woman became the first female presidential nominee of a major U.S. political party.
Who is Hillary Clinton?
An actress who has been starring in films since 2003 and was formerly married to Johnny Depp.
Who is Amber Laura Heard?
Margaret A. Wilcox developed a way of heating vehicles in 1893 by channeling the air over the engine and then into the cab.
What is a car heater?
The “Queen of Soul” music. First woman in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Her hit song became an anthem for the civil rights and feminist movements.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This scientist became the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences—physics and chemistry.
Who is Marie Curie?
This British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990 was the first woman to hold the office and was nicknamed “The Iron Lady.”
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
Woman in greek mythology who assisted in getting the golden fleece, and killed her own children after her husband intended to abandon her.
Who is Medea?
Ada Lovelace built upon the analytical engine in 1843, discovering they can follow algorithms, making her the first ___
What is a computer programmer?
Feminist punk movement in the 90s, putting emphasis on transmisogyny and intersectionality.
What is Riot Grrrl?
After working as a teacher, nurse, and patent clerk, this humanitarian founded the American Red Cross in 1881.
Who is Clara Barton?
This woman became the first female Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2007.
Who is Nancy Pelosi?
Had a 19 season long famous talk show featuring celebrity guests and viral stars ranging all ages.
Who is Ellen DeGeneres?
Dr. Jane Cooke Wright shifted this medical practice towards cancer treatment starting in 1949.
What is chemotherapy?
The “Queen of Soul” music. First woman in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Her hit song became an anthem for the civil rights and feminist movements.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This investigative journalist exposed lynching in the American South and helped establish the NAACP in 1909.
Who is Ida B. Wells?
This U.S. congresswoman from Wyoming became the first woman elected to Congress in 1916.
Who is Jeannette Rankin?
Who is Cleopatra?
In 1966, Marie Van Brittan Brown developed a closed-circuit television system to monitor her house at a time her neighborhood had high crime rates with a lack of police.
What is a home security system?
This group led by Diana Ross broke racial and gender barriers, implementing African-American women into the mainstream.
Who are The Supremes?