Shirley Chisholm: A Political Pioneer

What evidence from the text shows Shirley Chisholm's early leadership abilities?

• Her participation in community service

• Her success on the debate team

• Her role in student government

• Her involvement in sports

What was Shirley Chisholm's initial career choice, and why did she choose it?

• Lawyer, to fight for civil rights

• Teacher, to influence young minds

• Nurse, to care for the sick

• Journalist, to report on social issues

Which of the following was one of Shirley Chisholm's first political roles?

• City council member

• State assemblywoman

• School board president

• Mayor

Identify an organization that Shirley Chisholm joined to support equality.

• National Organization for Women (NOW)

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

• League of Women Voters

What were the "double handicaps" Shirley Chisholm faced, according to the text?

• Economic and educational barriers

• Racial and gender barriers

• Political and social barriers

• Cultural and linguistic barriers

How did Shirley Chisholm earn the nickname "Fighting Shirley"? Choose one action from the text.

• By organizing protests

• By challenging discriminatory laws

• By advocating for military reform

• By running for local office

What evidence shows that Chisholm was determined to be taken seriously as a presidential candidate?

• She campaigned only in her home state

• She refused to accept campaign donations

• She participated in televised debates

• She traveled nationwide to gain support

How did Shirley Chisholm work to support minority voters?

• By creating new voting districts

• By advocating for voting rights legislation

• By organizing voter registration drives

• By running for local office

What was significant about Shirley Chisholm's presidential campaign?

• She was the first woman to run for president

• She was the first African American woman to run for a major party's nomination

• She was the youngest candidate in history

• She was the first candidate to use social media

What does Shirley Chisholm's campaign slogan "Unbought and Unbossed" reflect about her character?

• Her desire for wealth

• Her independence and integrity

• Her need for political allies

• Her focus on economic issues