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Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Article

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  • Why did Trump's administration decide to redesign the $10 and $50 bill before changing the $20 bill?
    They wanted to prevent counterfeiters.
  • 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.
  • What is Harriet Tubman most remembered for?
    She escaped slavery using the underground railroad, and helped many others do the same.
  • 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.
  • 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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  • 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.
  • What is a counterfeiter?
    Someone who makes fake money.
  • 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.
  • Do you think female representation is important to president Biden? Why/why not?
    Answers vary.
  • Who initially had the idea of redesigning the $20 bill?
    Former president Obama and his administration