First Ladies Quiz

What is the main idea of this passage?

• 1. The Humanitarian work of the First Ladies is critical in American government.

• 1. The First Ladies are important figures in American culture.

• 1. Eleanor Roosevelt transformed the First Lady image.

• 1. Dolly Madison was the most influential president’s wife.

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Which example from the article best illustrates the influence of First Ladies in directly educating and shaping their husbands' abilities?

• Helen Taft's initiative to plant cherry trees in Washington, D.C.

• Dolly Madison rescuing a painting during the War of 1812.

• Abigail Fillmore teaching Millard Fillmore after marrying him.

• Lady Bird Johnson signaling her husband to end his speeches.

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Which example from the article best demonstrates the research skill of comparing and contrasting the actions and influence of different First Ladies throughout American history?

• Lady Bird Johnson's note signaling her husband during speeches.

• Abigail Fillmore and Eliza Johnson teaching their husbands.

• Dolly Madison's efforts to save a painting during the War of 1812.

• Helen Taft's initiative to plant cherry trees in Washington, D.C.

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Which statement best demonstrates the research skill of evaluating authors’ differing points of view on the role of First Ladies in American history?

• Analyzing how Abigail Fillmore and Eliza Johnson's teaching of their husbands impacted their presidential legacies.

• Assessing the significance of Dolly Madison's efforts to preserve historical artifacts during the War of 1812.

• Evaluating the influence of Helen Taft's initiative to plant cherry trees on public perception of the presidency.

• Examining the varying approaches of Bess Truman and Lady Bird Johnson in influencing their husbands' speeches.

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Which First Lady was active in political and social causes and married to President Franklin D. Roosevelt?

• Bess Truman

• Edith Wilson

• Dolly Madison

• Eleanor Roosevelt

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How do the actions and influences of various First Ladies, reflect the significant roles they play in shaping both the presidency and American History?

• They served as advisors to their husbands, influencing their speeches and public behavior.

• They actively participated in educational endeavors, teaching their husbands and promoting literacy.

• They engaged in political activism and humanitarian work, shaping social and global issues.

• All of the above

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