Women Leaders Study guide

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Radical political group that took over Malala's town, enforcing new laws like making women cover their faces and prohibiting girls from attending school.

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the Taliban

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What is the prize that Malala won for blogging and speaking out against the oppressive Taliban regime?

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The Nobel Peace Prize

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Why did Maria Tallchief refuse to change her name to fit into ballet culture?

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She was proud of her Native American heritage.

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What was the name of Maria Tallchief's tribe in Oklahoma?

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Osage

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How much was Madam CJ Walker's estate and company worth when she died?

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$1-2 million

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Madam CJ Walker: How much would Madam CJ Walker's fortune be worth by today's standard?

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$14-30 million

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Ways that Madam CJ Walker empowered women:

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1. Employed Black women as professional salespeople.

2. Helped Black women contribute financially to their families.

3. Created hair products that were healthey for hair and scalp.