Mary McLeod Bethune's Impact and Legacy

The video explores the life and achievements of Mary McLeod Bethune, a pioneering African American educator and civil rights leader. It highlights her early life, her determination to pursue education, and her founding of a school for African American girls in Daytona Beach, Florida. Despite facing challenges, her school grew and eventually became Bethune-Cookman University. Mary also contributed to healthcare, voting rights, and worked with prominent figures like Eleanor Roosevelt. Her legacy includes significant advancements in education and civil rights for African Americans.

Who was Eleanor Roosevelt and what was her role in the context of human rights?

• A First Lady who fought for human rights

• A teacher who founded a school

• A civil rights activist

• A famous author

What was significant about Mary McLeod Bethune's early education?

• She was the first African American woman to vote

• She was the only child in her family to receive an education

• She founded a university at a young age

• She became a famous author

What motivated Mary McLeod Bethune to start a school in Daytona Beach?

• The support from local businesses

• The need for education among workers' children

• The availability of government funding

• The presence of a large African American community

How did Mary McLeod Bethune respond to attempts to intimidate her and close her school?

• She sought help from the government

• She stood her ground and continued her work

• She closed the school temporarily

• She moved to another city

What additional services did Mary McLeod Bethune provide beyond education?

• Established a sports club

• Built a community center

• Started a food bank

• Opened a hospital and a library

What was one of Mary McLeod Bethune's contributions to women's rights?

• She campaigned for women's right to vote

• She organized a women's march

• She became the first female president

• She wrote a book on women's rights

Which U.S. president named Mary McLeod Bethune as a special advisor on Minority Affairs?

• President Coolidge

• President Hoover

• President Truman

• President Roosevelt

What organization did Mary McLeod Bethune help to found?

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

• United Negro College Fund

• National Council of Negro Women

• American Civil Liberties Union

What honor was bestowed upon Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington D.C.?

• A museum dedicated to her life

• A statue in Lincoln Park

• A street named after her

• A national holiday in her name

What lasting impact did Mary McLeod Bethune have on American society?

• She played a key role in the civil rights movement

• She paved the way for future African American leaders

• She was the first African American woman to run for president

• She was the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize