15 Questions
Who was the first woman to graduate from medical college in 1849?
Elizabeth Blackwell
Who undertook a national survey of women's health in the 1850s?
Catharine Beecher
What was the attire rebelled against by Amelia Bloomer?
Corsets
What did Amelia Bloomer often wear as a rebellion?
Costume of loose-fitting pants tied at the ankles
What did Catharine Beecher find in her national survey of women's health?
Three sick women for every healthy one
Who was the first woman to graduate from medical college in 1849?
Elizabeth Blackwell
What did Catharine Beecher undertake in the 1850s?
National survey of women’s health
Why did Amelia Bloomer rebel?
Against the restrictive fashion of the day
What did readers request from Amelia Bloomer?
The sewing pattern for the 'bloomers'
Why did many men feel outraged by women wearing pants?
It challenged traditional gender norms
What was the name of the women’s rights convention held in 1848 by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott?
Seneca Falls Convention
Where was the women’s rights convention of 1848 held?
Seneca Falls, New York
What document did Elizabeth Cady Stanton carefully model the 'Declaration of Sentiments' on?
Declaration of Independence
How many women and men gathered at the Wesleyan Methodist Church for the convention?
Nearly 300
What was the key phrase revised in the 'Declaration of Sentiments' at the women’s rights convention?
We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal
Test your knowledge of influential women in 19th-century health reforms with this quiz. Learn about the pioneering efforts of Elizabeth Blackwell and Catharine Beecher in advancing women's healthcare and medical education.
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