Shirley Chisholm: A Trailblazer in Politics

Shirley Chisholm: A Trailblazer in Politics

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Shirley Chisholm's notable first in American politics?

First woman to become Vice President

First African-American woman in the Senate

First woman to run for Republican presidential nomination

First African-American woman in Congress

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What slogan did Shirley Chisholm use during her time in Congress?

Change We Need

Unbought and Unbossed

Stronger Together

Yes We Can

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which movements did Shirley Chisholm represent the intersection of?

Women's rights and environmental movement

Labor rights and environmental movement

Civil rights and labor rights

Civil rights and women's rights

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Shirley Chisholm not receive as much recognition as she deserved?

The male-centric view of history

She was not a popular figure

Her policies were not impactful

She was overshadowed by other politicians

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does Shirley Chisholm's legacy present to America?

To recognize the potential of young leaders

To acknowledge the role of technology in politics

To prepare for leadership by both blacks and women

To focus on economic growth