Mr. Martin's American Women’s History Internet Scavenger Hunt
1.Women and Children First!
______The first child born in America of English parents was female and arrived in 1587. What was her name?
2.Who Goes There?
______Deborah Sampson Gannet disguised herself as a man in order to fight for the American cause in the Revolutionary War. What false name did she use to disguise her true identity?
3.Female Warrior!
______Here’s the story of another woman who fought in the Revolutionary War. What nickname was given to woman who delivered drinking water on the battlefields?
4.Go West, Young Woman!
______Without the help of this Native American woman, Lewis and Clark may never have completed their expedition. Into which tribe was Sacajawea born?
5.Do You Collect Stamps?
______American women are commemorated on stamps. Which first lady was honored on a 1980 stamp? She bravely saved many White House treasures during the War of 1812.
6.Who Were the Mill Girls?
______Read this brief background on the Mill Girls. In which Massachusetts industrial town did the Mill Girls find work making textiles?
7."We hold these truths…"
______Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s "Declaration of Rights" at the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention was modeled on another important document. What was that earlier document’s name?
8.Is There a Doctor in the House?
______In 1849 the first female American physician received her medical degree. What was this doctor’s name?
9.Red Cross Founder
______Here’s a photo of the woman who started the American Red Cross. During which war did she first begin caring for wounded and dying soldiers?
10.Woman of Many Talents
______Although Harriet Tubman is best known for her work on the Underground Railroad, she performed valuable service for the Union army during the Civil War as a _?_.
11.Wild Wild West
______Annie Oakley was one of the cowgirls who helped to settle the west. What was Annie’s special skill, one she demonstrated in wild west shows?
12.What’s Behind the Photo?
______Sojourner Truth spoke out against slavery and for women’s rights. Place your pointer over her photo and write down her quote.
13.Create your Own Caption
______Here’s a political cartoon about the women’s suffrage movement. Create your own caption and publish it!
14.The Vote at Last!
______According to this timeline, in what year was the 19th Amendment passed, finally granting women the right to vote? (Click on any picture for a larger view.)
15. Migrant Mother
______Here’s a Depression-era photo entitled, "Migrant Mother." Who was the female photographer who took this famous photo? (Use the purple arrow to see/read more.)
16.Lost at Sea
______In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to complete a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean - and she did it in record time! How long did it take her?
17.Women on the Homefront
______What was the nickname given to this famous symbol of American women working on the home front during World War II?
18.A Remarkable First Lady!
______After FDR’s death, to what important position did President Truman appoint Mrs. Roosevelt?
19.Mother of the Civil Rights Movement
______In what year did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus? (Click on "Biography" , "Interview" or "Photo Gallery" to learn more.)
20.Teenage Hero!
______Here’s a brief bio on one of the nine kids who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. What was her name? (Click "next" to finish her story.)
21.America Loved Her!
______In the 1950’s, America fell in love with this comedy actor. What was the name of the popular TV show of which she was the star?
22.NOW
______Name one of the goals of the National Organization for Women.
23.Female Athletes Rule!
______In 1972, a new law guaranteed equal opportunity and equal funding for women’s athletic programs in schools. What was the law’s name? (Click on any picture for a larger view.)
24.Supreme Court on Abortion
______Scroll down to 1973, the year the Supreme Court made an important decision about a woman’s right to an abortion. What is the name of this historic case?
25.Supreme Lady!
______In 1981, who was the first woman appointed to be a Supreme Court Justice? (Click on any picture for a larger view.)
26.First Ladies
______Click on the photo of any First Lady who interests you. Write down one brief fact about her career.”
27.Mothers of Inventions
______Here’s a list of kids’ items invented by mothers! Which item on the list did you use when you were just a little kid?
28.How Quick is Your Eye?
______Name one of the famous women in this series of photographs flashing by. Be quick!