American Nation

Chapter 32 p. 946 1963-1975

Struggles for Change
Section 1 Woman’s Rights
1. Who was Betty Friedan? __________________________________________________
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2. What did The Feminine Mystique about women, and how did readers respond to it?
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3. By 1963 almost ______ million working ______________ made up more than one
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4. What did Kennedy do about women workers? _________________________________
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5. What is the Equal Pay Act? ________________________________________________
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6. How did Smith’s opposition to a civil rights bill lead to an opportunity for woman’s
rights? ________________________________________________________________
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7. What is the National Organization for Women? ________________________________
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8. Who was Gloria Steinem? _________________________________________________
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9. What was the National Women’s Political Caucus? _____________________________
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10. Describe the Education Amendments Acts? ___________________________________
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11. Who was Phyllis Schlafly? ________________________________________________
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12. Who was Bella Abzug? ___________________________________________________
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13. Who was Shirley Chisholm? _______________________________________________
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14. How did Roe vs. Wade and the ERA define the women’s movement during the 1970s?
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