Put in order the events that led to the creation of the WNBA, from first to last.
Title IX is passed to allow women the same opportunities as men in colleges and universities.
Nancy Liberman is the first woman to play in a men’s professional league.
The U.S. women’s basketball team won the gold medal in the Olympics.
The Olympics creates a women’s basketball tournament and is added to the summer Olympics.
1. Title IX is passed to allow women the same opportunities as men in colleges and universities.
2. The Olympics creates a women’s basketball tournament and is added to the Summer Olympics.
3. The U.S. women’s basketball team won the gold medal in the Olympics.
4. Nancy Liberman is the first woman to play in a men’s professional league.
Explanation: Title IX was a pivotal law that opened doors for women’s sports in colleges, leading to increased opportunities. The introduction of women’s basketball in the Olympics showcased the sport and inspired future players. The U.S. women’s team’s success in the Olympics highlighted the potential of women’s basketball, and Nancy Liberman’s trailblazing moment in men’s professional basketball further raised the profile of women in sports, contributing to the eventual creation of the WNBA.