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What is the main idea of the passage?
President Biden wants to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill in order to reflect the diversity of our country.
Who initially had the idea of redesigning the $20 bill?
Former president Obama and his administration
Why did Obama's administration want to put Tubman on the $20 bill by the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment?
The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote in America.
Why did Trump's administration decide to redesign the $10 and $50 bill before changing the $20 bill?
They wanted to prevent counterfeiters.
What is a counterfeiter?
Someone who makes fake money.
What is Harriet Tubman most remembered for?
She escaped slavery using the underground railroad, and helped many others do the same.
Do you think female representation is important to president Biden? Why/why not?
Answers vary.
When will Tubman be on the $20 bill?
There is no date in place, but Biden's administration said they want to speed up the process.
What does RESUME mean in this sentence: "With Biden's arrival, she said the Treasury Department was taking steps to RESUME efforts to put Tubman on the $20 bill."
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When they say the money should reflect the diversity of our country, who are they implying is not represented?
Women/African Americans
Do you think it is important for Harriet Tubman to be on the $20 bill? Why/why not?
Answers vary.
