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Elizabeth Blackwell: Honoring The Science World

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Scientists supply people with knowledge about the world. Many scientists have honored the science world including Elizabeth Blackwell. The dictionary definition of honor is high respect or esteem. My definition of honor is having high respect for doing what a person believes is right. Elizabeth Blackwell honored the science world by showing that women can enter the world of science. Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England on February 3, 1821. She moved to the United States in 1832. They first lived in New York and later went to Ohio. Her family struggled with finances when her father passed away in 1838. Her mother, two sisters, and herself became teachers to make ends meet. Elizabeth Blackwell’s friend inspired her to be a doctor. She suffered
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