Women in History
My real name is Elizabeth Griscom. I am credited for being the first maker of the American Flag and have a house named after me in Philadephia, PA.
Who is Betsy Ross?
The Philadelphia Freedom were a charter tennis team featuring the legendary Billie Jean King. The team and King herself inspired the song “Philadelphia Freedom,” which was a hit single in 1975 for what British singer?
Who is Elton John
In 2012 this actress was entered into Guinness Book of World Records as the highest-paid actress, with $56 million. In 2009 she won the award for Best Actress at the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance in the blockbuster hit The Blind Side. What is her name?
Who is Sandra Bullock?
This woman (D-California) became the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2007.
Who is Nancy Pelosi?
What month do we celebrate Women’s History Month in the U.S. Armed Forces?
What is the month of March?
In the year 1920, this Constitutional Amendment gave women a voice and presence in political elections.
What is the 19th Constitutional Amendment?
This legendary coach at the University of Tennessee is the first woman coach to post her 800th win in 2003.
Who is Pat Summitt?
I provided the voice of Dory in the Disney-Pixar animated film Finding Nemo. I love to dance and I launched my daytime TV talk show in 2003. I am a big animal lover and a vegan who recently opened a vegan tapas bar, Bokado, in Los Angeles. My name is?
Who is Ellen DeGeneres?
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 Hilary Clinton?
A 16 years old rode 40 miles on horseback one night in April 1777 to warn her father's troops about a British attack on Danbury, Connecticut. Who is she?
Who is Sybil Ludington?
A life-size statue of this girl pulling back an imaginary curtain in her attic hiding place is at a Boise Human Rights Memorial
Who is Anne Frank
Which female tennis player has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era?
Who is Serena Williams
In 2011, women comprised this percentage of all directors, executive producers, producers, writers, cinematographers, and editors working on the top 250 domestic grossing films. A. 0% B. 100% C. 50% D. 18%
Answer: 18 %
Who 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?
In 1950 women comprised less than 2% of the military. Today what is the estimated percentage of women in the U.S. Armed Forces. a. 30% c. 11% b. 25% d. 19%
What is 19%?
I was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, traveling from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, to Ireland in approximately 15 hours.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
Female pitcher who struck out Babe Ruth
Who is Jackie Mitchell
This American television host, philanthropist, entrepreneur and media personality was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Her first movie debut in 1985 was in The Color Purple. At the end of the 20th century Life Magazine listed her as both the most influential woman and the most influential black person of her generation, and in a cover story profile the magazine called her "America's Most Powerful Woman”. Who am I?
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
I am the daughter of a Czech diplomat and later became the first female Secretary of State in 1997 appointed by President Clinton. This position made me the highest-ranking woman in the United States government. Who am I?
Who is Madeleine Albright?
In which year did women begin serving in the U.S. Army?
What is 1775?
In this year Congress delcared March as National Women's History Month. Since this date, a special Presdential Proclamation is issued every year which honors the extraordinary achievements of American women. a. 1987 c. 1980 b. 2000 d. 100 B.C.
What is the year 1987?
I am the first American woman to win the World Cup in downhill skiing. My last name is referred to in every city and town in America.
Who is Picabo Street?
This singer-songwriter, actress, director, dancer, and entrepreneur was born in Bay City, Michigan in 1958. She released her self-titled one worded debut album in 1983 and has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time. Who is she?
Who is Madonna?
I am the first woman and first African American to serve as provost of Stanford University and later became Secretary of State?
Who is Condoleezza Rice?
This woman was the first female surgeon in the U.S. Army and received a Congressional Medal of Honor for her service in the Civil War. Who was she?
Who is Mary Edwards Walker?