1. Where was Emily Stowe born? When was she alive?
In Ontario. May 1,1831- April 30, 1903
2. What happened to Emily Stowe that made her want to become a doctor?
When her husband got tuberculosis.
3.Why couldn’t Emily Stowe go to medical (doctor) school in Canada?
Because she was a woman.
4. Where did Emily Stowe get her medical degree?
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
5.Why did Emily Stowe have to practice medicine (be a doctor) illegally in
Canada when she first became a doctor?
Because they didn’t allow women to go to medical school in Canada.
6. What happened so that it became possible for Emily Stowe to become alegal doctor in Canada?
We cant find the answer to this question.
7. What college did Emily Stowe open in Toronto?
Womens Medical College.
8. Emily Stowe knew that in order for more women to become doctors, the
laws would have to change in Canada. That would require women to be allowed
to vote. What word is used to describe women being able to vote?
Suffrage.
9. How did Emily’s daughter follow in her footsteps?
Her daughter earned the first medical degree in Canada.
10. Ellie, you have had lots of women doctors and nurses and therapists in
your life. Emily Stowe was part of making sure they could become medical
professionals if they wanted to! Name a few women who have helped you with
your cerebral palsy and other medical issues.
Hip doctor and eye doctor. I can’t remember their names. And grandma used
to be a nurse and she has helped me lots. Barb is another one I know.
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