women in aviation

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What was Katherine Wright's role in aviation?

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Katherine Wright was not a pilot, but she supported her brothers' aviation efforts.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What significant steps did Bessie Coleman take to earn her pilot's license?

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Bessie Coleman graduated from high school, set her goal to become a pilot, learned French, and saved money.

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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

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What does the word 'fired' suggest about Quimby's responses in the sentence 'Quimby fired back answers with self-confidence'?

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It suggests that Quimby answered the questions very rapidly.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What was Bessie Coleman's goal after training as a pilot in France?

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To train African Americans as pilots.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How did racial prejudice in France differ from that in the United States during Bessie Coleman's time?

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Racial prejudice at the time was not as restrictive in France.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Who was Eugene Jacques Bullard and what was his significance in aviation history?

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

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the importance of learning French for Bessie Coleman in her pursuit of becoming a pilot?

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Learning French was important for Bessie Coleman as it allowed her to train in France, where she could earn her pilot's license.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What does the term 'chronological order' mean in the context of Bessie Coleman's accomplishments?

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Chronological order refers to arranging events in the sequence they occurred.

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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

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What challenges did Bessie Coleman face in pursuing her aviation career?

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Bessie Coleman faced racial and gender discrimination in the United States.

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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

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What impact did Katherine Wright have on her brothers' aviation efforts?

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Katherine Wright provided support and encouragement to her brothers, contributing to their success in aviation.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2