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QuizMultiple Choice

Women's Rights Movement

Question 10 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

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

Answer
b
backing a female candidate for the US presidency.
h
hiring Phyllis Schlafly to promote cultural equality.
s
supporting the Equal Rights Amendment.
c
calling for required government childcare centers.

Explanation

In the 1970s, the National Organization for Women (NOW) made ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) a major goal. The amendment would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex. NOW did not hire Phyllis Schlafly, who was a prominent opponent of the ERA, so choice B is incorrect.

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