Women's Rights Movement Quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Do you think that politics should get involved with what women want to do with their bodies?(Example: Abortion) You don't have to go into detail a Yes or No is fine.
- 2.
The Women's rights movement began in
Explanation
The correct answer in 1848Rate this question:
- 3.
All women didn't get the right to vote until 1920
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Women got the right to vote on August 18th 1920.Rate this question:
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- 4.
For every dollar a man makes how much do women earn?
- A.
77 cents
- B.
80 cents
- C.
85 cents
- D.
67 cents
Correct Answer
A. 77 centsExplanation
Women in the United States are paid only 77 cents for every dollar a man makes.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What was the first state to let women vote?
- A.
California
- B.
Wyoming
- C.
Texas
- D.
Virginia
Correct Answer
B. WyomingExplanation
The first state to grant women complete voting rights was Wyoming in 1869Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the equal pay act? Check all the one that apply.
- A.
No discrimination in the work place
- B.
Equal pay between male and female co workers
- C.
Similar working conditions
- D.
Women are allowed more breaks than men
- E.
Not following this Act can result in jail time
- F.
Men can do easier jobs but they will get payed the same as a woman who is higher in a company
Correct Answer(s)
A. No discrimination in the work place
B. Equal pay between male and female co workers
C. Similar working conditions
E. Not following this Act can result in jail timeExplanation
The Equal Pay Act is a law that prohibits discrimination in the workplace, ensuring that male and female coworkers receive equal pay for equal work. It also requires that employees are provided with similar working conditions, regardless of their gender. Failure to comply with this Act can result in legal consequences, including potential jail time. The Act does not allow for women to have more breaks than men or for men to be paid the same as a woman in a higher position.Rate this question:
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- 7.
African American women could vote in 1920
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified in the United States, granting women the right to vote. This amendment did not differentiate based on race or ethnicity, so African American women were also included in this milestone. Therefore, it is true that African American women could vote in 1920.Rate this question:
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