American History
My real name is Elizabeth Griscom Ross. I am credited for being the first maker of the American Flag and have a house named after me in Philadelphia, PA. Better known as?
Who is Betsy Ross?
This is the month that we celebrate Women’s History Month in the U.S. Armed Forces.
What is the month of March?
I was the first female, African American, and Asian American vice president. I was the highest-ranking female and Asian public official in U.S. history.
Who is Kamala Harris?
In 2012, this actress was entered into the 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, the Academy Awards, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance in the blockbuster hit The Blind Side.
Who is Sandra Bullock?
Women's History was originally a week-long celebration. True or False?
True! Originally called "Women's History Week"
In the year 1920, this Constitutional Amendment gave women a voice and presence in political elections.
What is the 19 Constitutional Amendment?
It was in this year, on January 24, that the Pentagon signed an order opening all ground-combat missions to women. This order lifted the 1994 rule, which stated that women could not be assigned to units in direct ground conflict. What year was this? A. 2005 B. 2013 C. 2020 D. 2026
What is the year 2013?
In 2007, this former Senator from New York became the 67th U.S. Secretary of State, while also making her the first American First Lady ever elected to national office. In 2016, she became the first woman to represent a major U.S. party in the presidential election.
Who is Hilary Clinton?
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.
Who is Ellen DeGeneres?
Women's History Month is only celebrated in the United States. True or False?
False. The U.S., U.K., and Australia also celebrate!
The first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in 1921 for her novel The Age of Innocence. This book inspired several stage and screen adaptations and can be attributed as the model for the popular Gossip Girl series of books. a. Maya Angelou c. Alice Walker b. Edith Wharton d. Emily Dickinson
Who is Edith Wharton?
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. 34% c. 11% b. 27% d. 19%
Answer: What is 19%?
I served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and was appointed by President Bill Clinton. I was a fierce advocate for gender equality and civil rights. I served from 1993 until I passed in 2020.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
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. 0.6% B. 105% C. 38% D. 18%
Answer: 18 %
Marie Curie was the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different categories. True or False?
True! She won for Physics and Chemistry
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?
Esther Blake holds the distinction of being the first woman in this branch of the military. She enlisted in the first minute of the first hour of the first day regular duty was authorized for women on July 8, 1948. I was in this branch of the military.
What is the Air Force?
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. A. Anne Korbel B. Alice Patterson C. Madeleine Albright D. Katherine Medill
Who is Madeleine Albright?
This American television host, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and media personality was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Her first movie debut was in 1985 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 is Oprah Winfrey?
The first Woman to run for U.S. President was Hillary Clinton. True or False?
False. Victoria Woodhull ran for President in 1872
This year, Congress declared March as National Women's History Month. Since this date, a special Presidential Proclamation is issued every year which honors the extraordinary achievements of American women. a. 1987 c. 1983 b. 2001 d. 100 B.C.
What is the year 1987?
After the Secretary of the Navy allowed women to enroll in clerical duties in the USMC, I officially became the first woman to enroll for service on August 13, 1918. During this year, over 300 women entered the Marine Corps to help support ready Marines who were needed overseas. a. Yeoman Loretta Walsh b. Pvt Opha Mae Johnson c. Sgt Esther M. Blake d. Pfc. Maureen Daugherty
Who is Pvt Opha Mae Johnson?
This woman (D-California) became the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2007, and was the 52nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Serving from 2007 to 2011 and 2019 to 2023.
Who is Nancy Pelosi?
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?
All states within the U.S waited until the 19th Amendment was passed to allow women to be able to vote. True or False?
False. Wyoming granted women the right to vote in 1896!