Question

Which of the following statements about Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte’s accomplishments are true? Choose all that apply.

a. She was the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.
b. She advocated for public health and improved healthcare for Native American communities.
c. She played a significant role in the suffrage movement, advocating for women's right to vote.
d. She served as a physician on the front lines during World War I, treating wounded soldiers.

Answer 1

Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte was the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree in the U.S. and she worked to improve public health for Native American communities. There is no evidence to link her to the suffrage movement or service in World War I.

Step-by-step explanation:

In relation to the accomplishments of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the accurate statements are:

• She was the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.
• She advocated for public health and improved healthcare for Native American communities.

There is no evidence in the provided references to suggest that Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte played a significant role in the suffrage movement (c) or that she served as a physician on the front lines during World War I (d), treating wounded soldiers. The provided references discuss the achievements of other prominent women, like Dr. Beatrice Medicine, Dr. Irma LeVasseur, and other female doctors who served during World War I, but they do not connect these achievements to Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte.