The Life of Barbara Jordan

Who was the first African American congresswoman from the South?

• Rosa Parks

• Barbara Jordan

• Shirley Chisholm

• Kamala Harris

Where was Barbara Jordan born?

• New York, New York

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Houston, Texas

• Chicago, Illinois

In what year did Barbara Jordan win a national debate competition?

• 1950

• 1952

• 1954

• 1956

Barbara Jordan received which degree from Boston University in 1959?

• Bachelor of Arts

• Master of Arts

• Doctor of Law

• Bachelor of Science

What was significant about Barbara Jordan's election to the Texas State Senate in 1966?

• She was the first African American woman elected to the Texas State Senate.

• She was the youngest person ever elected to the Texas State Senate.

• She was the first woman ever elected to the Texas State Senate.

• She was the first Hispanic woman elected to the Texas State Senate.

In what year was Barbara Jordan elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 1972

• 1974

• 1976

• 1978

Barbara Jordan's role in Congress was:

• Senator

• Representative

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

True or False: Barbara Jordan was the first African American congresswoman from the South.

• True

• False

Barbara Jordan participated in a significant event in 1974. What was it?

• Watergate Scandal Hearings

• Moon Landing

• Civil Rights Act Signing

• End of Vietnam War

In 1976, where did Barbara Jordan give a keynote address?

• Barbara Jordan gave a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in 1976.

• Barbara Jordan gave a keynote address at the Republican National Convention in 1976.

• Barbara Jordan gave a keynote address at the United Nations in 1976.

• Barbara Jordan gave a keynote address at the White House in 1976.