Women in Aviation

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What were the main reasons for the United States lagging behind Europe in aviation development?

Back

European leaders understood the commercial and military advantages of aviation.

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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 challenges did women and African-Americans face in aviation?

Back

They faced sexist and racist assumptions that made it difficult for them to enter the field, but they continued to pursue their dreams.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What does the term 'inundated' mean in the context of being overwhelmed with questions?

Back

Inundated means being flooded or overwhelmed, especially with a large number of questions.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What supports the central idea of a passage?

Back

The central idea of a passage is supported by supporting details.

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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 was particularly difficult for African-American women in aviation?

Back

It was doubly hard for African-American women to become pilots compared to their white counterparts.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Define 'aviation'.

Back

Aviation refers to the design, development, production, and operation of aircraft.

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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 significance of the commercial advantages of aviation?

Back

Commercial advantages refer to the economic benefits and opportunities that arise from having a strong aviation industry.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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How did societal assumptions impact women in aviation?

Back

Societal assumptions created barriers that made it difficult for women to be accepted and succeed 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

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What role did training play in the success of pilots?

Back

Training is essential for pilots to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to operate aircraft safely.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What does the term 'supporting details' refer to?

Back

Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the central idea of a text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2