Which statement best supports Bessie Coleman's efforts to become a pilot?

Bessie Coleman refused to accept the limitations others tried to place on her.

Which statement BEST supports the claim that it was difficult for African-American women to become pilots? Options: As difficult as it was for women to become pilots in significant numbers, it was doubly hard for African-Americans, especially Black women. Even though the United States was the birthplace of flight, it was slower than other countries to develop an organized aviation program. European leaders immediately saw the commercial and military advantages of a strong national aviation program. Other Blacks had gone to Europe to get their training, too.

As difficult as it was for women to become pilots in significant numbers, it was doubly hard for African-Americans, especially Black women.

Why did Bessie Coleman not pursue her pilot's license in the United States?

No American instructor or flying school was willing to teach her.

Which statement BEST expresses the central idea of the passage?

Women and African Americans faced sexist and racist assumptions that made it difficult for them to enter the field of aviation, but they continued to pursue their dreams.

The authors wrote “Women in Aviation” to —

describe how difficult it was for women to become pilots

Which information from the text supports the statement that racial prejudice was not restrictive in France?

Eugene Jacques Bullard was a well-decorated pilot in the French Lafayette Flying Corps.

Which of the following statements best explains the authors’ purpose in writing the text?

To describe the courage and determination it took women in the early 1900s to overcome obstacles and become pilots.

Women in Aviation

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7th Grade

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CCSS

RI.7.2, RI.7.4, RL.7.1

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Laura Patterson

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Harriet Quimby’s distinction?

Back

She was the first American woman to become a licensed pilot.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is Bessie Coleman an important figure?

Back

She was the first African American to earn a pilot's license.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did Bessie Coleman go to France to learn to fly?

Back

Racial prejudice was less restrictive.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the authors, why did the United States lag behind Europe in developing a strong aviation program?

Back

European leaders understood the commercial and military advantages.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What factor contributed to the deaths of both Harriet Quimby and Bessie Coleman?

Back

Lack of safety precautions.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement best reveals the authors' perspective on their topic? Options: "American aviation was from its very beginnings marred with sexist and racist assumptions.", "The story of women in aviation actually goes back to the time of the hot-air balloons.", "Though she did not fly, Katherine Wright was a major supporter of her brothers' efforts.", "The strict rules and regulations that govern aviation today didn't exist during the first three decades of flying."

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American aviation was from its very beginnings marred with sexist and racist assumptions.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Inundate

Back

to overwhelm

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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