Women's History Month

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When is Women's History Month celebrated in the United States?

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March

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Why is it important to learn about women's history?

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To understand the contributions of women

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Who was likely the first English child born in North America?

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Eleanor Dare

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What was Mary Chilton known for?

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Being the first to step on Plymouth Rock

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Why were women's stories not well known until recently?

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Historians only recently discovered the information

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What system historically excluded women from power?

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Patriarchy

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In colonial America, what were women not allowed to do?

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Vote or own property

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What did the education of women traditionally focus on?

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Domestic arts

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Who initiated the celebration of Women's History Month?

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A group of educators in Santa Rosa, California

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What year did Women's History Month officially start?

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1980