Story: Women Stand Up!

Long time ago, in colonial times, American Women had the same rights as men.

• Of course.

• No way.

• Absolutely yes.

Why did men and women take a stand against British Taxation?

• The King was super rich.

• They were bored and had nothing to do.

• The British government used taxes as a way to maintain control over the colonies.

• The taxes they paid were really cheap.

Who was Penelope Barker?

• A Mexican Revolutionary that promoted women participation in elections.

• She wrote a document that stated that women couldn’t drink tea wear clothes made from England.

• She was a soldier during Colonial Times.

Who was Emily Geiger?

• A girl that offered to carry an important message for a Patriot general.

• A widow that helped to write a declaration.

• A British girl that liked the King a lot.

Who was a spy in King George’s Court?

• Elizabeth Burgin

• Malala Yousafzai

• Patience Wright

• Benjamin Franklin

How many prisoners Elizabeth Burgin helped to release?

• More than 200 prisoners.

• Less than 100 prisoners.

• 50 prisoners approximately.

• She didn’t release any prisoners.

How did Molly Pitcher help during the Revolutionary War?

• She cooked meals for the soldiers.

• She took photographs of soldiers during battles.

• She ran through battles to give water to the men.

How was Margaret Corbin recognize for her participation during the War?

• The Patriot Army recognized her as another male soldier.

• The Patriot Army recognized her as its first female soldier.

• The Patriot Army didn’t recognized her and forgot her name.

Who was Elvia Carrillo Puerto?

• She was the wife of President Álvaro Obregón.

• She became the first woman to be elected President of Mexico.

• She was a 20th-century socialist and a feminist activist in Mexico.

Who is Malala Yousafzai?

• She’s a young activist who fights for female education.

• She is a teacher that works in Pakistan.

• An activist that received an Oscar for making a movie.