Women in Aviation History

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What tragic event ended Bessie Coleman’s career?

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She died while practicing a trick in 1926.

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Why did Bessie Coleman go to France to get her pilot's license?

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She had to go to France because racial barriers in the United States prevented her from getting a license there.

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How did Katharine Wright contribute to the Wright brothers' success?

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She financially supported Wilbur and Orville and encouraged their dream of flight.

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What kind of pilot was Bessie Coleman known for being?

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She was known as the best female stunt flyer in the world.

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How did Mae Jemison inspire other women in aviation and space exploration?

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By becoming the first African American woman in space and showcasing that gender and race should not limit one's dreams.

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What happened to Amelia Earhart during her flight across the Pacific Ocean?

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She disappeared and was never seen again.

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What was Katharine Wright's relationship to the Wright brothers?

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She was their younger sister.

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What year did Amelia Earhart become the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean?

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In 1928.

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What advice did Amelia Earhart give that reflects her adventurous spirit?

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"Adventure is worthwhile in itself."

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What key lesson do the stories of these women teach about pursuing dreams?

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That gender, race, or upbringing should never limit anyone with a dream.