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In which year did Barbara Jordan graduate from Texas Southern University?
In which year did Barbara Jordan graduate from Texas Southern University?
What was Barbara Jordan's occupation before entering politics?
What was Barbara Jordan's occupation before entering politics?
What was Barbara Jordan's main focus during her time in the Texas State Senate?
What was Barbara Jordan's main focus during her time in the Texas State Senate?
What year did Barbara Jordan become a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
What year did Barbara Jordan become a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
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What was Barbara Jordan's hometown?
What was Barbara Jordan's hometown?
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Why did Barbara Jordan's work as a state senator differ from other state senators?
Why did Barbara Jordan's work as a state senator differ from other state senators?
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What made Barbara Jordan's 1966 election to the Texas State Senate significant?
What made Barbara Jordan's 1966 election to the Texas State Senate significant?
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Where did Barbara Jordan earn her law degree?
Where did Barbara Jordan earn her law degree?
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Why was Barbara Jordan's speech at the start of the hearings against Richard Nixon praised?
Why was Barbara Jordan's speech at the start of the hearings against Richard Nixon praised?
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What is the key takeaway about Barbara Jordan's work in Congress?
What is the key takeaway about Barbara Jordan's work in Congress?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a contribution Barbara Jordan made after leaving Congress?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a contribution Barbara Jordan made after leaving Congress?
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What was the significance of Barbara Jordan's keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention?
What was the significance of Barbara Jordan's keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention?
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Which of the following is a direct result of Barbara Jordan's work in Congress?
Which of the following is a direct result of Barbara Jordan's work in Congress?
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What is the main idea of the passage?
What is the main idea of the passage?
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What was a key accomplishment of Barbara Jordan’s congressional career?
What was a key accomplishment of Barbara Jordan’s congressional career?
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Based on the passage, how did Barbara Jordan's role in the Nixon hearings influence her public image?
Based on the passage, how did Barbara Jordan's role in the Nixon hearings influence her public image?
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Study Notes
Barbara Jordan's Life
- Born in Houston, Texas, on February 21, 1936, youngest of three daughters
- Grew up in a poor community, encouraged by parents to succeed academically
- Known for public speaking in high school, winning a national debate competition in 1952
- Graduated from Texas Southern University in 1956, and Boston University in 1959, earning a law degree
- Worked for a judge after graduating, then pursued a career in politics
- Unsuccessfully ran for office in 1962 and 1964
- Elected to the Texas State Senate in 1966, becoming the first African American member since 1883 and the first woman
Barbara Jordan's Career
- Focused on improving urban areas during her time in the Texas State Senate
- This was a different focus than many other state senators, who focused on improving rural areas
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1972, representing a district in Houston
- First African American woman from the South to serve in Congress
- Worked to improve lives of poor people and people of color, supported bills expanding workers' wages and strengthening voting rights
- Sat on a committee investigating President Nixon during a scandal in 1974, giving a notable televised speech at the start of the hearings
Barbara Jordan's Later Life
- Gave a key note address at the Democratic National Convention in 1976
- Retired from the House of Representatives and returned to private life, working as a professor and writer
- Wrote an autobiography
- Served as an advisor for Texas Governor Ann Richards in 1992, giving a well-received keynote address at a Democratic convention
- Died in 1996
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Explore the remarkable life and career of Barbara Jordan, the first African American woman from the South to be elected to the U.S. Congress. Discover her early challenges, educational achievements, and significant contributions to urban improvement during her political tenure. This quiz highlights her groundbreaking role in politics and public service.
