Ronald Reagan's Proclamation of Women's History Month, 1987

Which of the following occupations held by women does Ronald Reagan not mention in his proclamation?

• institution founders

• hospital surgeons

• ambassadors

• wartime pilots

Read this sentence from the passage:“Those achievements span the wide range of human endeavor.”Which statement is closest to the meaning of this sentence from the passage?

• Women’s accomplishments extend far back into history.

• The accomplishments of women extend over many areas.

• Women have made very deep impacts in all they do.

• Women’s accomplishments will affect humans far into the future.

“Women have forged a place for themselves in public life, serving on the Supreme Court, in the Congress, and in Cabinet posts; becoming Ambassadors; and holding Federal Executive posts that affect the lives of every citizen.”What definition of the word “post” reflects the meaning of the word as used in this sentence?

• post (noun): an assigned position, usually an appointed public office

• post (noun): a support in the framework of a structure

• post (verb): to put forward or present for consideration by the public

• post (noun): the physical place of employment

What is Ronald Reagan’s proclamation mostly about?

• the establishment of Women’s History Month to honor the achievements of American women

• Senate Joint Resolution 20 designating that the month of March would be Women’s History Month

• the role of women as the heart of the family and thus most American communities

• the struggle of women to establish themselves in business and other professions

The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.Women have held many posts in the federal government, __________ at the Supreme Court, in Congress, and in the Cabinet.

• including

• above all

• except for

• obviously