Women's History Activator: Rachel Carson

What was the main focus of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring?

• The life of marine animals

• The benefits of industrial chemicals

• The impact of humans on nature

• The history of the United States

Where did Rachel Carson spend her childhood?

• On a 65-acre family farm

• Near the ocean

• In a desert region

• In a bustling city

Which of Rachel Carson's books won the National Book Award?

• Silent Spring

• The Edge of the Sea

• The Sea Around Us

• Under the Sea Wind

What action did President Kennedy take in response to Silent Spring?

• He banned all pesticides

• He ignored the book's findings

• He commissioned a science advisory report

• He awarded Carson a medal

What significant agency was established partly due to Rachel Carson's influence?

• The National Park Service

• The Department of Agriculture

• The Wildlife Conservation Society

• The Environmental Protection Agency