Which statement BEST supports Bessie Coleman's efforts to become a pilot

Bessie Coleman refused to accept the limitations others tried to place on her.

Bessie Coleman was born in 1893 in Atlanta, Texas, the twelfth of thirteen children.

The encouragement paid off, because Coleman graduated from high school, a feat not too many black women were able to accomplish in the early 1900s.

Coleman learned about flying from reading newspaper accounts of air battles during World War I.

Which statement BEST supports the claim that it was difficult for African-american women to become pilots.

As difficult as it was for women to become pilots in significant numbers, it was doubly hard for African-Americans, especially black women.

Even though the United States was the birthplace of flight, it was slower than other countries to develop an organized aviation program.

European leaders immediately saw the commercial and military advantages of a strong national aviation program.

Other blacks had gone to Europe to get their training, too.

Which statement BEST explains why Bessie Coleman did not pursue her pilot's license in the United States

. . . no American instructor or flying school was willing to teach her.

She fully intended to return to school after saving enough money.

While in Chicago she learned about flying and made a new set of goals for herself.

Bessie knew from her reading that both French and German aircraft were among the best in the world

Which statement BEST supports the fact that it was difficult for women and African-Americans to enter the aviation field

. . . Coleman looked for ways to finance her dream.

Flying, it was said, required a level of skill and courage that women lacked.

A number of women in Europe and America gained fame for their skill and daring.

Which statement BEST expresses the central idea of the passage?

Women and African-Americans faced sexist and racist assumptions that made it difficult for them to enter the field of aviation but they continued to pursue their dreams.

American women faced the same struggles as French women, as they attempted to enter the field of aviation.

American welcomed all individuals attempting to enter the field of aviation.

There were no stereotypes or prejudices that kept women and African-Americans from entering the field of aviation.

Choose the answer that completes the statement: A main idea is NOT ____________________.

supported by details from the passage

what the passage is mostly about

also referred to as the central idea

Which two statements describe the authors’ organizational pattern in the text?

The text opens by providing examples of several early women aviators.

The text mostly includes a chronological biography of Bessie Coleman.

The text is organized into small biographical stories of Bessie Coleman and other women aviators.

The authors wrote “Women in Aviation” to —

describe how difficult it was for women to become pilots

show how aviation regulations have made piloting safer

explain the process of becoming a female pilot

Racial prejudice WAS NOT restrictive in France. This means race did not hold certain people back. Which information from the text supports this statement?

Eugene Jacques Bullard was a well-decorated pilot in the French Lafayette Flying Corps.

The aircraft from France and Germany were among the world’s best.

European leaders valued national aviation programs.

Which of the following statements best explains the authors’ purpose in writing the text?

To describe the courage and determination it took women in the early 1900s to overcome obstacles and become pilots

To explain the education and training women must complete in order to earn a pilot’s license

To entertain readers with the exciting lives of famous early women aviators and their daredevil flying maneuvers

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What was Harriet Quimby’s distinction?

She was the first woman in the world to earn a pilot's license.

she was the first American woman to become a licensed pilot.

She was the first American woman to make a solo balloon flight.

She said, "Flying is easier than voting."

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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1 min • 1 pt

Why is Bessie Coleman an important figure?

She was the first African-American to earn a pilot's license.

Her flight instructor said she was a "natural talent."

She was determined to start a flying school for African Americans.

She gave flying exhibitions and lectured on aviaiton.

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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1 min • 1 pt

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

The cost of flight school was less.

She knew how to speak French.

Racial prejudice was less restrictive.

The best instructors were in France.

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to the authors, why did the United States lag behind Europe in developing a strongaviation program?

There was less racial prejudice in Europe.

The United States was the birthplace of flight.

African-Americans went to Europe to be trained as pilots.

European leaders understood the commercial and military advantages.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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1 min • 1 pt

What factor contributed to the deaths of both Harriet Quimby and Bessie Coleman?

giving flying exhibitions.

attempting to break a record.

lack of safety precautions.

lack of strength and presence of mind.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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1 min • 1 pt

Which statement best reveals the authors’ perspective on their topic?

"American aviation was from its very beginnings marred with sexist and racist assumptions."

"The story of women in aviation actually goes back to the time of the hot-air balloons."

"Though she did not fly, Katherine Wright was a major supporter of her brothers' efforts."

"The strict rules and regulations that govern aviation today didn't exist during the first three decades of flying."

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does it mean to inundate?

to make uncomfortable

to overwhelm

to underestimate

to create confusion

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Women in Aviation

What was Harriet Quimby’s distinction?

Why is Bessie Coleman an important figure?

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

According to the authors, why did the United States lag behind Europe in developing a strongaviation program?

What factor contributed to the deaths of both Harriet Quimby and Bessie Coleman?

Which statement best reveals the authors’ perspective on their topic?

What does it mean to inundate?

restrictive policy is very

An exhibition is a type of

A precaution is something done to

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