Notable Women in History

What did Harriet Tubman help slaves do?

• Learn to read

• Escape to freedom

• Build houses

• Plant gardens

What did Sojourner Truth fight for?

• Better schools

• Ending slavery

• New roads

• More parks

What was Amelia Earhart famous for?

• Writing books

• Flying airplanes

• Painting pictures

• Sailing ships

What was Irma Rangel's job?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Politician

• Engineer

What did the Women Airforce Service Pilots do during WWII?

• Cooked meals

• Flew airplanes

• Built tanks

• Wrote letters

How did Harriet Tubman lead people at night?

• By following the stars

• By using a map

• By following a river

• By using a flashlight

What did Amelia Earhart try to do when she disappeared?

• Fly around the world

• Climb a mountain

• Sail across the ocean

• Walk across America

What was special about Irma Rangel's election?

• She was the youngest person elected

• She was the first woman elected

• She was the first Latina elected

• She was elected without a vote

Were the Women Airforce Service Pilots part of the military during World War II?

• Yes

• No

What was a big challenge for the Women Airforce Service Pilots?

• They couldn't fly at night

• They didn't have uniforms

• They weren't recognized as veterans

• They only flew small planes