Flashcard on Women in Aviation

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Who was Bessie Coleman?

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Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license and a pioneer in aviation.

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What was Bessie Coleman's primary goal in starting a flying school?

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Her primary goal was to help African Americans become pilots.

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What significant achievement did Harriet Quimby accomplish in 1911?

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Harriet Quimby became the first woman to earn a pilot's license.

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What does the term 'exhibition' mean?

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An exhibition is an organized presentation or show.

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What was Katherine Wright's role in aviation?

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

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What did Bessie Coleman want to do after training as a pilot in France?

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She wanted to fight discrimination against African Americans.

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What is the chronological order of Bessie Coleman's accomplishments leading to her pilot's license?

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

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What is the significance of Eugene Jacques Bullard in aviation history?

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Eugene Jacques Bullard was the first African American to fly a combat airplane during World War I.

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What does it mean to 'support' in the context of Katherine Wright's contributions?

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To support means to assist or help, particularly in promoting her brothers' aviation efforts.

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Why is Bessie Coleman considered a pioneer in aviation?

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She broke racial and gender barriers in aviation, inspiring future generations of pilots.