Bessie Coleman: A Trailblazer in Aviation

What is the main theme of the Soar Together @ Air and Space family program for this month?

• Famous aviation accidents

• The evolution of aircraft design

• People who face challenges and push boundaries to fly

• The history of aviation technology

Where did Bessie Coleman grow up after moving from Atlanta, Texas?

• Austin, Texas

• Wachahachi, Texas

• Dallas, Texas

• Houston, Texas

What motivated Bessie Coleman to pursue a career in aviation?

• Stories from her brother about women flying in Paris

• Her father's encouragement

• A childhood dream of flying

• A fascination with World War I aircraft

What was Bessie Coleman's first step towards becoming a pilot?

• Moving to Paris to study aviation

• Enrolling in a local aviation school

• Working at an airport

• Attending Madame Walker School of Beauty Culture

What was Bessie Coleman's primary goal after obtaining her pilot's license?

• To work for a major airline

• To open an aviation school for African Americans

• To design her own aircraft

• To become a commercial airline pilot

What was unique about Bessie Coleman's air shows?

• They featured only female pilots

• They were performed in multiple countries

• They were not performed for segregated audiences

• They included parachute jumps

Which famous aviator did Bessie Coleman receive her pilot's license before?

• Charles Lindbergh

• Amelia Earhart

• Wiley Post

• Howard Hughes

What was one of Bessie Coleman's contributions to the field of aviation?

• Developing new aircraft designs

• Training the first African American pilots

• Establishing the first international airline

• Inventing the parachute

What message did Bessie Coleman want to convey to young people?

• Focus on personal success over community impact

• Be a leader and don't take no for an answer

• Accept limitations and work within them

• Follow the path others have set for you

What recognition did Bessie Coleman receive for her contributions to aviation?

• A scholarship fund established in her name

• A national holiday named after her

• Induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame

• A statue in her honor