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Welcome to Commission for Women

Take our Women's History Month Quiz

1. What movement began July 13, 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York?

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2. Which famous Woman’s Rights pioneer had a dollar coin named after her, making her the first woman to be depicted on U.S. currency?

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3. Name four Women who were part of the Women’s Rights movement during the late 19th century who traveled across county for 40 years lecturing and organizing.

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4. The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees all American women the right to vote and was first introduced in January 1878.What year was this Amendment finally ratified?

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5. The following quote “I think about how much we owe to the women who went before us-legions of women, some known but many more unknown.  I applaud the bravery and resilience of those who helped all of us-you and me-to be here today.” was made by which famous American Woman?

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6. The Baltimore-Washington Parkway was named after a U.S. Congresswoman who represented the 5th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1981. What was her name?

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7. What Maryland Woman, born a slave around 1820, helped free slaves on the Underground Railroad?

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8. In 1775 this woman became Postmaster of Baltimore and in 1777 printed the first copy of the Declaration of Independence to include the signer’s names. Who was she?

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9. Who was the first African American Woman to serve as President of the Baltimore County Commission for Woman?

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10. The “Declaration of Sentiments” drafted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and presented at the first Women’s Rights Convention in 1848 was framed after what American Document?  

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Revised April 12, 2007


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