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What was Elizabeth Blackwell's profession before becoming a physician?

  • Schoolteacher

  • Nurse

  • Journalist

  • Pharmacist

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Before pursuing a career in medicine, Elizabeth Blackwell worked as a schoolteacher to support her family. This occupation was considered suitable for women during the 1800s, but she soon found it unsuitable for her.
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