Hidden Figures Chapters 1-7

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What was the original name of NASA?

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NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics)

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What does 'eager' mean?

Back

Wanting to do something very much.

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What medium caught the attention of many women during the war efforts?

Back

Newspaper.

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Why did the West Computers feel the need to prove themselves?

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Because of discrimination.

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Who was the first woman to move up the ranks and become an engineer?

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Mary Jackson.

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What does the term 'discrimination' refer to?

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Unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics such as race or gender.

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What role did women play during the war efforts?

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They took on jobs traditionally held by men, including roles in engineering and computing.

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What was the significance of the NACA during its operation?

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It was responsible for aeronautical research and played a key role in the development of aviation technology.

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How did the media influence women's participation in the workforce during the war?

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Advertisements in newspapers encouraged women to take on jobs to support the war effort.

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What challenges did women face in the workplace during the time of the Hidden Figures?

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They faced discrimination and had to prove their capabilities in a male-dominated field.