What was a key argument for why the men’s team was paid more?

Their games had higher TV ratings and revenue

What does the word wage discrimination mean?

Unequal pay based on gender, race, or other factors

What is the meaning of perspective in the article?

A person’s viewpoint or way of thinking

"In 2017, the USWNT negotiated a new contract with the USSF." What does negotiated mean in this sentence?

Discussed and reached an agreement

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A3K: Fair Pay for Soccer Players?

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1
In 2017, the the women's soccer team achieved complete equal pay with the men's soccer team.
True
False
2
The U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) has won more championships than the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT).
False
True
3
Which year did the women's team (USWNT) earn more revenue than the men’s team?
2015
2016
2012
2017
4
What was a key argument for why the men’s team was paid more?
They had better players
They played more games
Their games had higher TV ratings and revenue
They won more championships
5
What does the word wage discrimination mean?
A type of sponsorship deal
Paying employees based on their skills
Getting paid extra for winning games
Unequal pay based on gender, race, or other factors
6
In 2016, what did five USWNT players accuse the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) of?
Breaking FIFA rules
Wage discrimination
Cheating in the World Cup
Canceling their games
7
What is the meaning of perspective in the article?
The number of championships won
A person’s viewpoint or way of thinking
The physical distance between teams
A type of soccer training
8
What change was made in the 2017 for the women's team (USWNT)?
Shorter contracts
A 30% salary increase
Equal pay with the men
A decrease in bonuses
9
"In 2017, the USWNT negotiated a new contract with the USSF." What does negotiated mean in this sentence?
Refused to speak
Argued without reaching an agreement
Discussed and reached an agreement
Ignored the issue
10
"Men's soccer teams generated more revenue because more people attended their games." What does revenue mean?
The number of players on a team
The number of championships won
The amount of money spent on uniforms
The amount of money earned

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