Elizabeth Blackwell

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Elizabeth Blackwell born?
2. Where was Elizabeth Blackwell born?
3. What is the first woman medical graduate (USA)?
4. What is the career?
5. What made Elizabeth Blackwell the first woman doctor in America?
6. Why did Elizabeth Blackwell face many rejections before she was accepted into medical school?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. When was Elizabeth Blackwell born?February 3, 1821
2. Where was Elizabeth Blackwell born?Bristol, England
3. What is the first woman medical graduate (USA)?Geneva Medical College, 1849
4. What is the career?Physician, social reformer, and advocate for women's education
5. What made Elizabeth Blackwell the first woman doctor in America?She earned a medical degree in 1849 after being accepted into Geneva Medical College in 1847, becoming the first woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree.
6. Why did Elizabeth Blackwell face many rejections before she was accepted into medical school?At that time, society believed women should stay in domestic roles, so schools often turned her away because of gender bias.

Patriarchal Structures: Societal systems where men hold primary power and authority over women.
Gender Bias: Unfair treatment or prejudice based on a person's gender.
Holistic Approach: Considering the whole person, including their physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Clinical Experience: Hands-on practical training gained by working directly with patients.