Women's Activism and Social Change

The video explores the history of women's activism in the United States, starting from the revolution where women boycotted British goods, through the 19th century where they fought against slavery and unfair work practices, to the early 20th century with labor strikes and journalism. It highlights key figures like Clara Lemlich, Ida B. Wells, and Jovita Idar Juarez. The ratification of the 19th Amendment marked a significant milestone, but activism continued with figures like Mary MacLeod Bethune and Patsy Mink advocating for racial and gender equality. The video concludes with a look at contemporary activism, emphasizing its ongoing impact on society.

What was one of the ways women in the revolutionary era protested against the British crown?

• By organizing marches

• By sewing their own clothes

• By writing letters to the king

• By forming political parties

Who was the teenage immigrant that led the garment workers strike of 1909?

• Ida B. Wells

• Mary MacLeod Bethune

• Jovita Idar Juarez

• Clara Lemlich

What significant right did women achieve with the ratification of the 19th Amendment?

• The right to equal pay

• The right to vote

• The right to work

• The right to education

Which educator joined FDR's Black Cabinet to speak out against racial inequality?

• Grace Thorpe

• Mary MacLeod Bethune

• Patsy Mink

• Clara Lemlich

Patsy Mink was the first woman of color to serve in Congress. What did she advocate for?

• Space exploration

• Animal rights

• Gender equality and bilingual education

• Environmental protection