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Women in the Immigration Rights Movement

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the significant contributions of women in the Immigration Rights Movement.
Number of Questions: 15
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Who was a prominent labor organizer and advocate for immigrant rights in the early 20th century?

  1. Emma Goldman

  2. Mary Harris Jones

  3. Florence Kelley

  4. Lillian Wald


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mary Harris Jones, also known as "Mother Jones", was a prominent labor organizer and advocate for immigrant rights in the early 20th century. She played a crucial role in organizing workers, leading strikes, and fighting for better working conditions and fair treatment for immigrants.

Which organization was founded in 1913 to advocate for the rights of immigrant women and children?

  1. The National Women's Trade Union League

  2. The International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

  3. The American Civil Liberties Union

  4. The National Consumers League


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Women's Trade Union League was founded in 1913 by women activists, including Mary Anderson and Rose Schneiderman, to advocate for the rights of immigrant women and children. The organization worked to improve working conditions, promote fair wages, and provide support and education to immigrant women.

Who was the first woman to serve as the Commissioner of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service?

  1. Emma Lazarus

  2. Frances Perkins

  3. Eleanor Roosevelt

  4. Ruth Gordon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ruth Gordon was the first woman to serve as the Commissioner of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, from 1993 to 1997. During her tenure, she implemented significant reforms to improve the efficiency and fairness of the immigration system.

Which landmark Supreme Court case in 1918 established the right of women to become naturalized citizens?

  1. United States v. Wong Kim Ark

  2. Minor v. Happersett

  3. Bradwell v. Illinois

  4. Reed v. Reed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Minor v. Happersett was a landmark Supreme Court case in 1875, not 1918, that ruled that women did not have the right to become naturalized citizens. It was not until 1922, in the case of Cable v. United States, that the Supreme Court overturned Minor v. Happersett and established the right of women to become naturalized citizens.

Who was a prominent Mexican American activist and advocate for immigrant rights in the 20th century?

  1. Dolores Huerta

  2. Cesar Chavez

  3. Gloria AnzaldĂșa

  4. CherrĂ­e Moraga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dolores Huerta was a prominent Mexican American activist and advocate for immigrant rights in the 20th century. She co-founded the United Farm Workers of America with Cesar Chavez and played a crucial role in organizing farmworkers, fighting for better working conditions, and advocating for immigration reform.

Which organization was founded in 1985 to advocate for the rights of undocumented immigrants?

  1. The National Immigration Law Center

  2. The American Immigration Council

  3. The United We Dream Network

  4. The National Day Laborer Organizing Network


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Immigration Law Center was founded in 1985 to advocate for the rights of undocumented immigrants. The organization provides legal services, policy advocacy, and public education to promote justice and dignity for immigrants.

Who was the first Latina to serve as the Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services?

  1. Janet Napolitano

  2. Kirstjen Nielsen

  3. Alejandro Mayorkas

  4. Leon Rodriguez


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leon Rodriguez was the first Latino to serve as the Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, from 2014 to 2017. During his tenure, he implemented policies to improve the efficiency and fairness of the immigration system and advocated for comprehensive immigration reform.

Which organization was founded in 2006 to advocate for the rights of Muslim women and girls?

  1. The Muslim Women's League

  2. The American Muslim Women's Association

  3. The National Muslim Women's Council

  4. The Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Muslim Women's League was founded in 2006 to advocate for the rights of Muslim women and girls. The organization works to promote justice, equality, and understanding for Muslim women and to challenge discrimination and Islamophobia.

Who was a prominent Asian American activist and advocate for immigrant rights in the 20th century?

  1. Yuri Kochiyama

  2. Grace Lee Boggs

  3. Mitsuye Endo

  4. Patsy Mink


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yuri Kochiyama was a prominent Asian American activist and advocate for immigrant rights in the 20th century. She was a close friend and supporter of Malcolm X and played a crucial role in the Civil Rights Movement and the Asian American movement.

Which organization was founded in 1994 to advocate for the rights of immigrant children?

  1. The National Immigration Law Center

  2. The American Immigration Council

  3. The United We Dream Network

  4. The National Day Laborer Organizing Network


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Immigration Law Center was founded in 1994 to advocate for the rights of immigrant children. The organization provides legal services, policy advocacy, and public education to promote justice and dignity for immigrant children.

Who was the first African American woman to serve as the Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services?

  1. Janet Napolitano

  2. Kirstjen Nielsen

  3. Ur Jaddou

  4. Leon Rodriguez


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ur Jaddou was the first African American woman to serve as the Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she worked to improve the efficiency and fairness of the immigration system and advocated for comprehensive immigration reform.

Which organization was founded in 1973 to advocate for the rights of Southeast Asian refugees?

  1. The Southeast Asian Resource Action Center

  2. The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund

  3. The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum

  4. The Organization of Chinese Americans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Southeast Asian Resource Action Center was founded in 1973 to advocate for the rights of Southeast Asian refugees. The organization provides legal services, policy advocacy, and public education to promote justice and dignity for Southeast Asian refugees.

Who was a prominent Native American activist and advocate for immigrant rights in the 20th century?

  1. Wilma Mankiller

  2. LaDonna Harris

  3. Elsie Meeks

  4. Ada Deer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wilma Mankiller was a prominent Native American activist and advocate for immigrant rights in the 20th century. She served as the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and played a crucial role in promoting tribal sovereignty, economic development, and social justice for Native Americans.

Which organization was founded in 1987 to advocate for the rights of Haitian refugees?

  1. The Haitian Refugee Center

  2. The Haitian American Alliance

  3. The National Haitian American Foundation

  4. The Haitian-American Grassroots Coalition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Haitian Refugee Center was founded in 1987 to advocate for the rights of Haitian refugees. The organization provides legal services, policy advocacy, and public education to promote justice and dignity for Haitian refugees.

Who was a prominent Arab American activist and advocate for immigrant rights in the 21st century?

  1. Linda Sarsour

  2. Rasha Mubarak

  3. Hala Ayala

  4. Ibtihaj Muhammad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Linda Sarsour is a prominent Arab American activist and advocate for immigrant rights in the 21st century. She is a co-founder of the Women's March and has played a crucial role in organizing and mobilizing communities to fight for social justice and equality for immigrants.

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