Women's Rights Movement

Question 1

The National Organization for Women (NOW) is primarily a

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political advocacy group.

Question 2

In the 1950s and 1960s, many women were attracted by new jobs in the developing

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service industry.

Question 3

In the 1970s, the National Organization for Women expanded its goals by

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supporting the Equal Rights Amendment.

Question 4

The Feminine Mystique was written by

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Betty Friedan.

Question 5

How was Phyllis Schlafly connected to the women’s rights movement?

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She helped to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment.

Question 6

Which statement best describes the long-term impact of Roe v. Wade on US society?

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The decision gave women a limited right to choice and remains very controversial.

Question 7

What do womens’ rights groups today focus on in regard to abortion?

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educating about reproductive health and expanding care access for women

Question 8

One way many women’s lives changed in the 1950s was that they

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were helped by new household technology.

Question 9

Which statement best expresses the dilemma women faced in the 1950s and 1960s?

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They had time and opportunity to reinvent themselves but still faced barriers.

Question 10

Which statement best explains the outcome of Roe v. Wade after the 1973 ruling?

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Women gained the right to end pregnancies, while states gained the right to restrict abortions.

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