Women in Aviation

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 fligh

• She said, “Flying is easier than voting.

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Why is Bessie Coleman an important figure?

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

• b.Her flight instructor said she was a “natural talent.”

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

• d.She gave flying exhibitions and lectured on aviation.

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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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According to the authors, why did the United States lag behind Europe in developing a strong aviation 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.

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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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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