Women's Rights Movement

Question 1

There were many societal changes that prompted the resurgence of the women’s movement.Which of these changes helped start a new women’s movement in the 1950s and 1960s? Check any of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Advancements in household technology; Increased life expectancy for women; Development of the service industry

Question 2

Based on this lesson, which of the following discriminated against women in the workplace?Check any of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Few opportunities for employment; Lower wages than men; Few female supervisors

Question 3

What was NOW’s initial focus issue?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Employment

Question 4

What did NOW create that identified their goals to employment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a Bill of Rights for women

Question 5

What was the goal of the Equal Rights Amendment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

To end state and federal discrimination laws

Question 6

According to the map, which area of the country largely failed to support the ERA?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Southeast

Question 7

What did the Court rule about Roe’s rights?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Roe had a constitutional right to privacy.; Roe’s right to an abortion came from the right to privacy.

Question 8

What did the Court rule about Texas’ rights?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Texas had the right to protect health and medical standards.

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