Famous American Women
How much do you know about women's history? This quiz will teach you about ten influential women who helped shape American history. Created by VISTA members with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission.
- 1.
Sojourner Truth spoke throughout the Midwest and North in the 1800s on ending slavery, giving women the right to vote, and extending property rights to women. What is the name of her most famous speech that called for freedom and equality for women and slaves?
- A.
"Children, I talk to God, and God talks to me."
- B.
"Ain't I a Woman"
- C.
"Freedom is Coming"
- D.
"Breaking the Chains of Oppression"
Correct Answer
B. "Ain't I a Woman" -
- 2.
Many women fought tirelessly for women's right to vote. The U.S. granted this right in 1920 with the passage of the 19th Amendment. Which of the following women was honored for her work by becoming the first women whose image appeared on U.S. money?
- A.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
- B.
Carrie Chapman Catt
- C.
Lucretia Mott
- D.
Susan B. Anthony
Correct Answer
D. Susan B. Anthony -
- 3.
Another woman who fought for women's right to vote, Amelia Bloomer, started the first newspaper in the U.S. with a female editor. What was the name of that newspaper?
- A.
The Lily
- B.
The Rose
- C.
The Strong Woman
- D.
Women's Freedom Journal
Correct Answer
A. The Lily -
- 4.
Daughter of a chief, Susette La Flesche Tibbles became the first Native American woman to publicly advocate for the rights and fair treatment of Native Americans. She launched a campaign that allowed what Native American nation/tribe to return to their native land after the U.S. Government relocated the nation to a reservation far from their homeland.
- A.
Omaha
- B.
Shoshone
- C.
Ponca
- D.
Cherokee
Correct Answer
C. Ponca -
- 5.
A strong proponent for the rights of the poor, children, children, women, and the disadvantaged, Shirley Chisholm because the first African American woman elected to U.S. Congress in what year?
- A.
1964
- B.
1966
- C.
1968
- D.
1970
Correct Answer
C. 1968 -
- 6.
After serving as a nurse in the Civil War, what organization did Clara Barton start to provide assistance during natural disasters and wars?
- A.
United Nations
- B.
American Red Cross
- C.
Children's Defense Fund
- D.
United Way
Correct Answer
B. American Red Cross -
- 7.
Which First Lady worked tirelessly to expand mental health services to all people, in addition to advocating for the Equal Rights Amendment.
- A.
Eleanor Roosevelt
- B.
Betty Ford
- C.
Rosalynn Carter
- D.
Nancy Reagan
Correct Answer
C. Rosalynn Carter -
- 8.
Who was the first Hispanic American woman to fly in space?
- A.
Esmeralda Santiago
- B.
Ellen Ochoa
- C.
Maria Mitchell
- D.
Mae Jemison
Correct Answer
B. Ellen Ochoa -
- 9.
Maya Lin, an Asian American artist and architect, created what famous landmark in Washington D.C.?
- A.
Korean War Memorial
- B.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Monument
- C.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- D.
Veterans Veterans Memorial
Correct Answer
D. Veterans Veterans Memorial -
- 10.
What famous American scientist who discovered a comet later named for her became the first women inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1848?
- A.
Maria Mitchell
- B.
Rachel Carson
- C.
Margaret Mead
- D.
Jane Goodall
Correct Answer
A. Maria Mitchell -
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