Madam C.J. Walker: A Legacy of Entrepreneurship and Empowerment
Explore the life and legacy of Madam C.J. Walker, a pioneer in the beauty industry and advocate for African American women, with this comprehensive worksheet.
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Madam C.J. Walker: A Legacy of Entrepreneurship and Empowerment
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require critical thinking and analysis.
1. What was Madam C.J. Walker's birth name?
Sarah Breedlove
Sarah Walker
Madam Sarah
A'Lelia Walker
2. What inspired Madam C.J. Walker to create her hair care products?
A desire for personal wealth
Her own experience with hair loss and scalp conditions
Advice from a European chemist
The encouragement of her husband
3. Madam C.J. Walker is widely regarded as one of the first American women to become a self-made .
4. Her business empire was built on a direct-sales model, employing thousands of African American women as .
5. Describe the social and economic conditions that influenced Madam C.J. Walker's entrepreneurial journey.
6. Madam C.J. Walker primarily sold her products to a white clientele.
True
False
Match each term with its correct description.
7. Walker Agents
a. The name of her company
8. The 'Walker System'
b. Her network of saleswomen
9. Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company
c. A method of hair care and styling
10. Analyze the impact of Madam C.J. Walker's work on both the African American community and the broader American economy during her time. Consider her roles as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social activist.
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