 |
 |
 |  |
|
In 1972, the U. S. Senate passed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would outlaw discrimination based on gender. The states failed to ratify, or approve the ERA, and it failed to become law. |
|
  |
To see correct answer, click and drag your mouse between the lines. |
 |
|
In 1884, Belva Lockwood, one of the first woman lawyers in the nation, ran for president. Running as a candidate from National Equal RIghts Party, she received 4,500 votes out of about two million cast -- all of them by men. Lockwood was also the first woman admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme Court. |
|
|
|
|
