When was International Women's Day started?
SPM Women's History Month Trivia

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1911
Answer explanation
International Women's Day was first celebrated on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland, making 1911 the correct answer.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What Black woman refused to give up her seat to a White man, in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955, thus sparking the civil rights movement of the following decade?
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Rosa Parks
Answer explanation
Rosa Parks is the Black woman who famously refused to give up her seat to a White man on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. Her act of defiance became a pivotal moment that ignited the civil rights movement.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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According to Guinness World Records, this rap artist shattered Queen Bey’s titles for Most simultaneous Billboard US Hot 100 entries by a female artist and Most simultaneous Billboard US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Top 10 entries by a female artist.
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Cardi B
Answer explanation
Cardi B broke records previously held by Beyoncé for the Most simultaneous Billboard US Hot 100 entries and Most simultaneous Billboard US R&B/Hip-Hop Top 10 entries by a female artist, making her the correct answer.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who was the first woman to run for President of the United States?
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Victoria Woodhull
Answer explanation
Victoria Woodhull was the first woman to run for President of the United States in 1872, well before women gained the right to vote. Her candidacy marked a significant moment in U.S. history for women's political participation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When did officials of Little League Baseball announce that they would “defer to the changing social climate” and let girls play on their teams?
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1974
Answer explanation
In 1974, Little League Baseball officials announced they would allow girls to play on their teams, reflecting a shift in societal attitudes towards gender inclusion in sports.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who was the first Black woman elected to Congress?
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Shirley Chisolm
Answer explanation
Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968, representing New York. She broke barriers and became a prominent figure in American politics, paving the way for future generations.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What leading suffragist was arrested and convicted of attempting to vote in the 1872 election, and then was the first woman to appear on a US coin?
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Susan B. Anthony
Answer explanation
Susan B. Anthony was a leading suffragist who was arrested for voting in the 1872 election, highlighting the struggle for women's rights. She later became the first woman featured on a US coin, the silver dollar in 1979.
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