Multiple choice

In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to:

  1. Be ordained a minister

  2. Win a gold medal in the Olympics

  3. Own a business

  4. Earn a medical degree in the US

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Elizabeth Blackwell graduated from Geneva Medical College in 1849, becoming the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. Her achievement opened doors for women in the medical profession.