Newsela Quiz: Shirley Chisolm

Who was Shirley Chisholm? (Hint: There are two answers here!)

• The first Asian American elected to the US Senate

• The first woman elected to the American Congress

• The first African American woman elected to the United States Congress

• The first African American woman to run for president on a major party ticket.

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In 1972 Chisholm did something spectacular. What did she do?

• She was the first woman and first African American to run for the presidency of the United States

• She was the first Democrat to run for the presidency of the United States

• She was the first Asian American to run for the vice presidency in the United States

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What was her profession before she became a politician?

• A secretary

• A preacher

• A teacher

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What two political positions did Shirley Chisolm have before running for President? (Hint: There are two answers!)

• Assemblywoman

• Senator

• U. S. Representative

• Secretary of State

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How many terms in Congress did Chisolm serve?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

One of Shirley Chisolm's favorite saying is as follows, " If they don't offer you a seat at the table, bring your own what?

• bowl

• clothes

• table

• folding chair

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What two famous people did not support Chisolm's campaign for presidency? (Hint: There are two answers!)

• Gloria Stenheim

• Barbara Jordan

• John F. Kennedy

• Jesse Jackson

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Kamala Harris praises Shirley Chisolm for her bravery to run for President. How did Kamala Harris make history?

• Harris is the first Black and South Asian American Vice President of the United States.

• Harris is the first woman of color to be President of the United States.

• Kamala Harris is the first woman to run for President.

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