Madam C.J. Walker: A Pioneer's Story
Explore the life and achievements of Madam C.J. Walker, an inspiring entrepreneur and philanthropist, with this engaging worksheet for Grade 3 students.
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Madam C.J. Walker: A Pioneer's Story
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Read about Madam C.J. Walker and answer the questions below.
Madam C.J. Walker was born Sarah Breedlove in 1867, just after the Civil War. Her parents had been enslaved. She was the first of her siblings to be born free. When she was young, she worked in cotton fields. Later, she became interested in hair care because she and many other women had problems with their hair and scalps. She started her own business making and selling hair products, and she became very successful. She taught many women how to sell her products, which helped them earn their own money. Madam C.J. Walker became one of the wealthiest African American women of her time and used her money to help others.
1. What was Madam C.J. Walker's birth name?
Mary Jones
Sarah Breedlove
Madam Walker
Anna Johnson
2. What kind of business did Madam C.J. Walker start?
A clothing store
A hair product company
A grocery store
A toy factory
1. Madam C.J. Walker was born in the year .
2. She was the first of her siblings to be born .
3. Madam C.J. Walker became one of the wealthiest women of her time.
1. Madam C.J. Walker's parents were free when she was born.
True
False
2. She used her money to help other people.
True
False
1. How did Madam C.J. Walker help other women?
2. Why is Madam C.J. Walker an important person to learn about?