Women's History Month

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.

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.