Amelia Earhart’s Early Achievements and Rise to Fame

Amelia Earhart was invited by George Putnam to join a transatlantic flight in 1928, making her the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. Despite her modesty about her role, the flight brought her global fame. She was celebrated with a ticker tape parade and met President Calvin Coolidge. Amelia wrote a book about the flight and became a prominent figure in aviation, founding a professional organization for women pilots called the 90 Nines. She also married her publicist, George Putnam. The video concludes with a quiz on her achievements.

Who invited Amelia Earhart to join the transatlantic flight team?

• Howard Hughes

• Charles Lindbergh

• George P. Putnam

• Wiley Post

How did Amelia Earhart describe her role in the transatlantic flight?

• As the main pilot

• As the navigator

• As a co-pilot

• As just baggage

What was the title of Amelia Earhart's first book?

• Across the Atlantic

• Flying Solo

• 20 Hours, 40 Minutes

• The Fun of It

What is the name of the organization Amelia founded for women pilots?

• Skybirds

• The 99s

• Sky Maidens

• Women in the Sky

Who did Amelia Earhart marry?

• Howard Hughes

• George P. Putnam

• Charles Lindbergh

• Bill Stultz