Women's History Month
Across
- 4. Lauded as 1st notably paving the way for Women's Suffrage in America.
- 6. An early blues singer known as "The Mother of the Blues".
- 7. Known for her best novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God".
- 9. Flew across the Atlantic Ocean, a feat attempted by just one other person.
- 10. Mexican-American who wrote to expose the poor living conditions of Mexican-American workers.
- 11. Being the 1st blind and deaf person to obtain a college degree.
- 12. Co-founded the American Women Suffrage Association.
- 15. Led the Underground Railroad, which was a massive help to lead enslaved people to freedom.
Down
- 1. Known for her "Ain't I A Woman" speech.
- 2. Hawaii's 1st queen and last monarch.
- 3. Wrote the words for the song "America, the Beautiful".
- 5. The author of the award-winning autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings".
- 8. Famous for writing the words to the "Battle Hymn of the Republic".
- 13. Empress of Russia, lauded by the masses for her influential decisions.
- 14. The 1st woman who was an astronaut while advancing the field of aviation.
- 16. Launched the Montgomery Bus Boycott, leading to national efforts to end segregation.