Elizabeth Blackwell

How many siblings did Blackwell have?

• none

• 3

• 5

• 8

How did she afford college?

• Her parents paid

• She got a scholorship

• She didn't go to college

• She was a teacher

How many schools did Blackwell apply to before she was accepted?

• 5

• 13

• 25

• 7

How many hospitals/infirmary did Blackwell found?

• None

• 1

• 5

• 3

Why did she want to be a doctor?

• Her friend inspired her

• She wanted to be able to care for her sick mom

• She wanted money

• She didn't

Geneva Medical college took Blackwell's application seriously.

• True
• False

Elizabeth Blackwell didn't do anything differently during the Civil War

• True
• False

Answer explanation

Elizabeth Blackwell organized nurses and field hospitals for injured Union soldiers.

What challenges did Blackwell face in college?

• Not allowed to be at certain lectures

• Threatened by students

• Not allowed to graduate

• Not taken seriously

What did Blackwell advocate for?

• Women should be able to be doctors

• Sanitation in hospitals

• Cheap healthcare should be avaliable

• More research should be done for different health conditions

Doctors washed their hands in hospitals even before Blackwell started advocating for sanitation.

• True
• False