Beverly LaHaye

Beverly LaHaye

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10th Grade - University

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Beverly Lahaye, born in 1929, became a prominent conservative activist by founding the Concerned Women for America (CWA) in 1979. Dissatisfied with the feminist movement, she aimed to represent conservative women's voices. The CWA quickly expanded, establishing chapters nationwide and becoming a significant political force. Lahaye's strategic move to Washington, DC, increased her influence, leading to a powerful lobbying organization. Her efforts left a lasting impact on conservative politics, and she retired in 2006, leaving a legacy of activism.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What motivated Beverly Lahaye to start the Concerned Women for America?

A need to promote educational reforms

An interest in environmental activism

A belief that conservative women's voices were not represented

A desire to support feminist movements

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By 1980, how many chapters did the CWA have?

52 chapters

10 chapters

100 chapters

25 chapters

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What was a key strategy that contributed to the CWA's success?

Providing women with how-to guides for local activism

Focusing solely on national politics

Limiting membership to a few states

Avoiding any political involvement

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Why did Beverly move the CWA headquarters to Washington, DC?

To focus on local community issues

To reduce operational costs

To increase influence in national politics

To be closer to her family

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In what year did Beverly Lahaye retire from her role as director of the CWA?

2006

2000

1995

1985