Barbara Jordan: Life and Impact

The video tutorial discusses the life and achievements of Barbara Jordan, a renowned orator and politician. It highlights her early life, education, and the influence of her family. The tutorial covers her political career, including her election to the Texas Senate and the US House of Representatives, and her impact on equal rights. It also discusses her legacy and the importance of surveys in understanding public opinion. The lesson concludes with questions for students to reflect on the material.

What was Barbara Jordan known for?

• Her skills in mathematics

• Her culinary skills

• Her powerful speeches

• Her musical talent

Where was Barbara Jordan born?

• Chicago, Illinois

• New York, New York

• Los Angeles, California

• Houston, Texas

What did Barbara Jordan study as a child that helped her later in life?

• Speech and debate

• Mathematics

• Art and design

• Science

In what year did Barbara Jordan become the first African-American woman elected to the Texas Senate?

• 1990

• 1966

• 1972

• 1980

Which U.S. Presidents relied on Barbara Jordan's skills and knowledge?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman

• Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant

• Lyndon B. Johnson and Jimmy Carter

• George Washington and John Adams

Why did Barbara Jordan leave politics?

• To pursue a career in music

• Due to health reasons

• To start a business

• To travel the world

How many honorary degrees were awarded to Barbara Jordan?

• 15

• 10

• 31

• 50

What is the primary purpose of conducting surveys according to the text?

• To create advertisements

• To sell products

• To gather opinions on important topics

• To entertain people

How can surveys be useful in a school setting?

• To organize a school dance

• To find out student opinions on issues

• To plan a field trip

• To decide on a new school mascot

What type of questions should be asked in a survey to get the best results?

• Complex and open-ended questions

• Simple and directed questions

• Questions with multiple correct answers

• Questions that require essays