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Question 2 • United States History

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

Answer
A
backing a female candidate for the US presidency.
B
supporting the Equal Rights Amendment.
C
calling for required government childcare centers.
D
hiring Phyllis Schlafly to promote cultural equality.

Explanation

The National Organization for Women (NOW) supported the Equal Rights Amendment, which would prohibit discrimination based on sex by making equal rights explicit in the Constitution. Phyllis Schlafly opposed the amendment, so hiring her to promote equality is not correct.

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