Women's History Month

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

• March

• April

• May

• June

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

• To pass time

• To understand the contributions of women

• To improve our knowledge of cooking

• Because it's easier than learning about men's history

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

• Mary Chilton

• Eleanor Dare

• Harriet Tubman

• Abigail Adams

What was Mary Chilton known for?

• Signing the Declaration of Independence

• Being the first to step on Plymouth Rock

• Writing the first American novel

• Discovering the Mississippi River

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

• Historians only recently discovered the information

• All stories were well known

• Lack of interest in history

• Women didn't do anything noteworthy

What system historically excluded women from power?

• Democracy

• Patriarchy

• Monarchy

• Socialism

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

• Drive

• Travel alone

• Vote or own property

• Use the internet

What did the education of women traditionally focus on?

• Advanced mathematics

• Political leadership

• Military strategy

• Domestic arts

Who initiated the celebration of Women's History Month?

• International Women's Organization

• A group of women in New York

• The President of the United States

• A group of educators in Santa Rosa, California

What year did Women's History Month officially start?

• 1990

• 1987

• 1980

• 1978