Women In Aviation

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What does it mean to inundate?

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To overwhelm.

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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.

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

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Racial prejudice was less restrictive in France.

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What is an exhibition?

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An exhibition is a type of performance.

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What assumption was made about women and African Americans in aviation?

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It was said that flying required a level of skill and courage that women and blacks lacked.

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What challenges did Bessie Coleman face in pursuing her dream?

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She faced racial and gender discrimination.

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What was significant about Bessie Coleman's high school graduation?

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It was a notable achievement for a black woman in the early 1900s.

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What did Bessie Coleman do to learn about flying before becoming a pilot?

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She read newspaper accounts of air battles during World War 1.

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What does the term 'racial prejudice' mean?

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Racial prejudice refers to unfair treatment or discrimination based on race.

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What impact did Bessie Coleman have on future generations of pilots?

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She inspired many women and African Americans to pursue careers in aviation.