Women's History Month Overview

The video kicks off Women's History Month, highlighting its significance and the contributions of women like Elizabeth Blackwell, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and Harriet Tubman. It traces the origins of Women's History Month from a week-long celebration in 1978 organized by the Sonoma County Commission on Women, aligning with International Women's Day. The movement gained momentum, leading to national recognition in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter. In 1987, Congress expanded it to a month-long celebration. The video concludes with acknowledgments and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content.

What date marks the beginning of Women's History Month?

• May 1st

• March 1st

• February 1st

• April 1st

Who was the first woman to officially become a doctor in the United States?

• Susan B. Anthony

• Elizabeth Blackwell

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

Which of the following women was a leader in the women's suffrage movement?

• Amelia Earhart

• Marie Curie

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Harriet Tubman

In what year did the celebration of Women's History Month begin as a week-long event?

• 1980

• 1987

• 1978

• 1990

Which county's commission on women organized the first Women's History Week?

• Los Angeles County

• Sonoma County

• San Diego County

• Orange County

When did President Jimmy Carter issue the first proclamation for Women's History Week?

• February 1980

• March 1980

• February 1987

• March 1987

In what year did Congress pass the law proclaiming March as Women's History Month?

• 1980

• 1985

• 1987

• 1990

Which organization lobbied for the national recognition of Women's History Week?

• Women's Rights Movement

• American Women's Association

• National Organization for Women

• National Women's History Project

What is the significance of March 8th in relation to Women's History Month?

• It is International Women's Day

• It marks the end of Women's History Month

• It is the day Congress passed the law for Women's History Month

• It is the day Women's History Month was first celebrated

What is the main purpose of Women's History Month?

• To promote women's fashion

• To commemorate women's achievements in sports

• To encourage women to join the workforce

• To celebrate women's contributions to American history