Two women, both from Pennsylvania, win Miss America and Mrs. America of 1954

Two women, both from Pennsylvania, win Miss America and Mrs. America of 1954

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History, Arts, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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The video covers the final judging hours of the Miss America 1954 pageant in Atlantic City, where Evelyn Margaride from Pennsylvania is crowned the winner. It then transitions to the Mrs. America 1954 contest in Asbury Park, where homemaking skills are also judged. Erna Snyder from Cutsdown, PA, wins the title of Mrs. America, with her family present.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total prize money for the Miss America 1954 contest?

$10,000

$25,000

$50,000

$100,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state did the winner of Miss America 1954 represent?

Florida

New York

California

Pennsylvania

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the height of Miss America 1954, Evelyn Margaride?

5'7"

5'5"

5'8"

5'6"

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the Mrs. America contest was based on homemaking ability?

100%

50%

25%

75%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of Mrs. America 1954's husband?

Steve

Kenneth

Kevin

John