Hidden Figures Flashcard Ch 5-8

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What were some of the adjectives used to describe the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory?

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Brick, Army Green, 2 parts, big metal tube.

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Why does Miriam Mann keep removing the cafeteria sign?

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It was rude and racist.

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Why did Dorothy lease an apartment in Newsome Park?

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She wanted her children to live with her.

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Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?

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The first African American pilots in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.

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What is V-J Day?

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Victory over Japan Day.

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What is the significance of the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory?

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It was a key site for aeronautical research and development.

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What role did Miriam Mann play in the cafeteria incident?

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She highlighted issues of racism and discrimination.

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What impact did the Tuskegee Airmen have on the military?

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They paved the way for the integration of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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What does the term 'discrimination' mean?

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Unjust treatment of different categories of people, often based on race.

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What was the purpose of Newsome Park?

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It was a residential area for African American families.