How Well Do You Know Frances Perkins?

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    Frances Perkins was the longest-serving labor secretary at the time of her retirement.

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Explore how well you know Frances Perkins, a key figure in American history, focusing on her education, career, and impactful decisions. This quiz assesses knowledge in history, political science, and sociology, underlining her contributions and legacy.

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  • 2. 

    Frances Perkins completed her master's degree in sociology and economics from which university?

    • Columbia University

    • Harvard University

    • Yale University

    • University of Virginia

    Correct Answer
    A. Columbia University
    Explanation
    Frances Perkins completed her master's degree in sociology and economics from Columbia University.

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  • 3. 

    At which organization did Perkins work?

    • New York City Consumers League

    • Chicago Commons and Hull House

    • Philadelphia Research and Protective Association

    • New York State Industrial Commission

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Perkins worked at all of the mentioned organizations. The question is asking for the organization(s) where Perkins worked, and the correct answer is "All of the above" because Perkins worked at the New York City Consumers League, Chicago Commons and Hull House, Philadelphia Research and Protective Association, and New York State Industrial Commission.

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  • 4. 

    Perkins boldly called a press conference in January of 1930 to publicly challenge President Hoover's announcment about what?

    • The rolling back of taxes

    • The state of the economy

    • Native American assimilation

    • American isolationism

    Correct Answer
    A. The state of the economy
    Explanation
    Perkins called a press conference in January of 1930 to challenge President Hoover's announcement about the state of the economy. This suggests that Perkins disagreed with Hoover's assessment of the economic situation and wanted to publicly express her disagreement.

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  • 5. 

    An American economic history course taught by historian Annah May Soule had a profound impact on Perkins, most notably after the class visited and observed conditions where?

    • Mills along the Connecticut River

    • Cotton processing factories in Hadley

    • Loudville lead mines

    • Tenant farms in Hatfield

    Correct Answer
    A. Mills along the Connecticut River
    Explanation
    Perkins was deeply influenced by an American economic history course taught by historian Annah May Soule. The course had a profound impact on Perkins, particularly after visiting and observing conditions at mills along the Connecticut River. This suggests that the conditions and operations of these mills left a lasting impression on Perkins and shaped their understanding of American economic history.

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  • 6. 

    Which was not part of Perkins' policy priorities when she was chosen as the secretary of labor under Roosevelt?

    • 40-hour work week

    • A minimum wage

    • Unemployment compensation

    • Universal health insurance

    • Non-discrimination in employment

    Correct Answer
    A. Non-discrimination in employment
    Explanation
    When Frances Perkins was chosen as the secretary of labor under Roosevelt, non-discrimination in employment was not part of her policy priorities. The other options listed, such as the 40-hour work week, a minimum wage, unemployment compensation, and universal health insurance, were all priorities that Perkins focused on during her tenure.

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  • 7. 

    Which quote did Perkins NOT say?

    • “The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.”

    • “Being a woman has only bothered me in climbing trees.”

    • “Education was to fit one to do good.”

    • “I had to do something about unnecessary hazards to life, unnecessary poverty. It was sort of up to me.”

    Correct Answer
    A. “Education was to fit one to do good.”
    Explanation
    The quote "Education was to fit one to do good" was not said by Perkins.

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  • 8. 

    What was Perkins' major at Mount Holyoke

    • English

    • History

    • Political Science

    • Physics

    Correct Answer
    A. Physics
    Explanation
    Perkins' major at Mount Holyoke was Physics.

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  • 9. 

    Perkins' friends at Mount Holyoke knew her by what nickname?

    • Fran

    • Perk

    • Fanny

    • Frankey

    Correct Answer
    A. Perk
    Explanation
    Perkins' friends at Mount Holyoke knew her by the nickname "Perk".

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