Exploring the Impact of 13 Influential American Women

What is the main theme of the book 'She Persisted'?

• The importance of education

• The power of persistence

• The value of teamwork

• The significance of kindness

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How did Harriet Tubman contribute to the fight against slavery?

• By giving speeches

• By organizing protests

• By writing books

• By leading slaves to freedom

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What was Helen Keller's major achievement despite her disabilities?

• Graduating from college

• Becoming a famous artist

• Winning a Nobel Prize

• Becoming a scientist

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What did Clara Lemlich fight for in the garment factories?

• More vacation days

• Equal pay for men and women

• Better pay and working conditions

• Shorter commutes

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What did Virginia Apgar create that is still used in hospitals today?

• A new type of surgery

• A health test for newborns

• A medical textbook

• A new medicine

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How did Claudette Colvin contribute to the Civil Rights Movement?

• By giving public speeches

• By refusing to give up her bus seat

• By writing letters to politicians

• By organizing marches

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What was Sally Ride's significant achievement in space exploration?

• First woman to pilot a space shuttle

• First woman to orbit the Earth

• First American woman in space

• First woman to walk on the moon

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What world records does Florence Griffith Joyner hold?

• 100 meters and 200 meters sprints

• Marathon and 10,000 meters

• 400 meters and 800 meters

• High jump and long jump

What was Oprah Winfrey's major contribution to media?

• Writing best-selling novels

• Hosting the highest-rated talk show

• Creating a news channel

• Directing award-winning movies

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What inspired Sonia Sotomayor to become a judge?

• Her experience as a lawyer

• Watching fictional judges on TV

• Her interest in politics

• Her family's legal background

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