Important People in American History: 3

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1. She became a social reformer whose sympathies were with the powerless and less fortunate, especially working women and children. During her long career, she pushed the US government to improve working conditions in America. Who was this reformer? Carry Nation Florence Kelley Susette La Flesche Susan B. Anthony

2. She was born into a strict Quaker family, voted illegally in the presidential election of 1872, and was fined 100 dollars at her trial. She never paid the fine. Who is she? Susette La Flesche Susan B. Anthony Carry Nation Florence Kelley

3. This president had great enthusiasm for physical activity including boxing, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, and hunting. Who was this athletic man? George Washington Woodrow Wilson William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt

4. This president wanted the United States to become more involved in international affairs after World War I. Who was it? Theodore Roosevelt William Taft William McKinley Woodrow Wilson

5. In the 1920s and 1930s this man headed a criminal empire in Chicago, which he controlled through the use of bribes and violence. Who was this notorious Chicago crook? Al Capone Charles A. Lindbergh Billy Sunday George O'Keeffe

6. This person played a leading role in the music of the 1920s. He was one of the greatest composers of the 20th century and largely a self-taught musician. His first song was "Soda Fountain Rag". Who was this legendary musician? Louis Armstrong Johnny Dodds Johnny St. Cyr Duke Ellington

7. This president was orphaned at an early age. His life was a 'rags-to-riches' story. He worked his way through Stanford University and later made a fortune as a mining engineer and consultant in China, Australia, Europe, and Africa. Who was this? Harry S. Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Huey Long

8. This first lady in the White House was a distant cousin of her husband. She was a popular public speaker. She was particularly interested in child welfare, housing reform, and equal rights for women and minorites. Who was this outgoing first lady? Laura Bush Eleanor Roosevelt Frances Perkins Mary Truman

9. This next person was introduced to efforts to achieve social refom when she attended lectures at Mount Holyoke College. She did work in the settlement houses and also witnessed the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911. She pledged to fight for labor reforms, especially those for women. Who was this woman? Frances Perkins Marian Anderson Mary McLeod Vivien Welles

10. This president was also a Lieutenant-General during World War II. He then became the Supreme Commander of the United States forces in Europe. He was a superb planner and possessed a keen mind for military tactics. Who was the commander? John F. Kennedy Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower Lyndon B. Johnson Harry Truman