Women's History Month

When do Americans celebrate Women's History Month?

• March

• April

• May

• June

Who was likely the first English child born on the North American continent?

• Mary Chilton

• Harriet Tubman

• Eleanor Dare

• Abigail Adams

What system of society or government is mentioned where men hold power and women are largely excluded?

• Matriarchy

• Democracy

• Patriarchy

• Oligarchy

In what year did a group of educators in Santa Rosa, California, plan a Women's History Week?

• 1980

• 1978

• 1987

• 1990

Who was the President that proclaimed the week of March 8th as National Women's History Week?

• Bill Clinton

• George Bush

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

What was the original name of the National Women's History Alliance?

• National Women's History Project

• Women's History Initiative

• Women's Equality Alliance

• Feminist History Group

What year did Congress pass a law authorizing the president to proclaim March as Women's History Month?

• 1980

• 1990

• 1987

• 1985

What is one way mentioned to celebrate the contributions of women throughout history?

• Writing an essay

• Celebrating Women's History Month

• Reading a book

• Visiting historical sites