Women's History Activator: Amelia Earheart

Amelia Earhart, a pioneering female aviator, made history with her solo transatlantic flight in 1932. Born in 1897, she was inspired to fly after WWI and worked various jobs to fund her lessons. Earhart became the first female transatlantic passenger in 1928, gaining fame. She continued to break records, including a solo flight from Hawaii to California. Her final flight in 1937 ended in mystery, but her legacy endures through memorials and awards, celebrating her contributions to aviation and women's empowerment.

What significant achievement did Amelia Earhart accomplish on May 20th, 1932?

• First woman to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean

• First female pilot to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean

• First woman to fly a commercial airplane

• First female astronaut to orbit the Earth

What inspired Amelia Earhart to pursue flying?

• A 10-minute plane ride in 1920

• Her experience as a passenger on a seaplane

• Her father's career in aviation

• A book she read about aviation

Who was Amelia Earhart's first flight instructor?

• Howard Hughes

• Charles Lindbergh

• Anita Snook

• Bessie Coleman

What organization did Amelia Earhart found in 1929?

• The Aviatrix Club

• The Ninety-Nines

• The Female Pilots Association

• The Women's Aviation Society

In what year did Amelia Earhart become the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California?

• 1937

• 1932

• 1935

• 1933

What happened to Amelia Earhart during her attempt to fly around the world?

• She decided to abandon the flight

• She disappeared and was never found

• She was forced to land due to bad weather

• She successfully completed the journey

What was erected on Howland Island in 1938 to honor Amelia Earhart?

• A memorial garden

• A museum

• A lighthouse

• A statue