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In 1850, The first National Women’s Rights Convention took place here.
Where is Worcester, Massachusetts?
100
Ratified August 18, 1920, this law prohibits states and the federal government from denying a person the right to vote on the basis of gender.
What is the 19th Amendment
100
In 1963, this act makes it illegal for employers to pay a woman less than what a man would receive for the same job.
What is the Equal Pay Act?
100
In 1991 during the Supreme Court Justice nomination hearing for Clarence Thomas this women testified about workplace sexual harassment and changed the way we look at workplace sexual harassment in this country
Who is Anita Hill?
200
In 1893 this state became the first state to adopt an amendment granting women the right to vote.
What is Colorado?
200
This 26th President said, " “I am more and more convinced that the great field, the indispensable field for usefulness of woman is as mother of the family. It is her work in the household, in the home, her work in bearing and rearing the children…which should be normally the woman’s special work.”
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
200
This act bans employment discrimination against pregnant women. Under the Act, a woman cannot be fired or denied a job or a promotion because she is or may become pregnant, nor can she be forced to take a pregnancy leave if she is willing and able to work
What is The Pregnancy Discrimination Act?
200
Walter Mondale announced her nomination of this women as his Vice Presidency candidate 64 years to the day that women won the right to vote.
Who is Geraldine Ferraro?
300
In 1869, The American Woman Suffrage Association focused exclusively on this.
What is voting rights for women?
300
This organization was originally known as the American Birth Control League, founded by a renegade nurse by the name of Margaret Sanger in order to give women an equal say in their reproductive health and family planning. Sanger opened the first family planning and birth control clinic that was raided and shut down 9 days later.
What is Planned Parenthood ?
300
In 1961, President John Kennedy establishes the President’s Commission on the Status of Women and appoints this person as a chairwomen.
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
300
In 2009 the quote ”I would hope that a wise Latino women with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion a white male who hasn’t lived that life.” almost lost this first Hispanic women her the appointment to the Supreme Court.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
400
In 1848, the first women’s right convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. A set of 12 resolutions was adopted calling for equal treatment of women and men. After 2 days of discussion and debate, 68 women and 32 men signed this.
What is Declaration of Sentiments?
400
This organization was founded by Jane Addams in order to advocate for better working conditions and pay for women. “From 1907 through 1922, the WTUL achieved a number of its legislative goals, including an eight-hour workday, a minimum wage, and the abolition of child labor. “
What is the National Women’s Trade Union League
400
In 1969, this state was the first state to adopt a “no fault” divorce law, which allows couples to divorce by mutual consent.
What is California?
400
In 1992 only 3 women held seats out of 100 positions on this government body that introduces new laws for our country. In 2009 17 women now hold office amongst the 87 men.
What is the United States Senate?