Bessie Coleman: Aviation Pioneer
Explore the life and achievements of Bessie Coleman, the first African American and Native American woman pilot, with this engaging worksheet for Grade 4 students.
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Bessie Coleman: Aviation Pioneer
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Read about Bessie Coleman, the brave woman who broke barriers in aviation. Then answer the questions that follow.
Bessie Coleman was born in Texas in 1892. She was one of thirteen children in her family. From a young age, Bessie dreamed of flying. However, in the early 1900s, it was very difficult for women, especially African American women, to become pilots in the United States.
Bessie did not give up! She saved her money and learned French so she could go to France, where she could get flight training. In 1921, Bessie Coleman earned her international pilot's license, becoming the first African American and Native American woman to do so. She became famous for her amazing stunt flying and was known as "Queen Bess."
1. In what year was Bessie Coleman born?
1890
1892
1900
1921
2. Why did Bessie Coleman go to France to learn to fly?
She wanted to learn French.
It was easier for women of color to get flight training there.
She had family in France.
She liked French food.
3. Bessie Coleman was known as " ."
4. Bessie Coleman was the first African American and Native American woman to earn an international license.
5. It was easy for women to become pilots in the United States in the early 1900s.
True
False
6. What is one character trait that Bessie Coleman showed by wanting to become a pilot despite the challenges?