TrueTales · Women of Valor
Bessie Coleman Soars Above Every Barrier
Ages all · 2 min
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📖 Comprehension Questions
1. What did Bessie Coleman dream about doing while working in the cotton fields?
2. Why did Bessie Coleman decide to go to France instead of staying in America?
3. What did Bessie Coleman do to pay for her flight training in France?
4. What important achievement did Bessie Coleman accomplish on June 15, 1921?
5. What did Bessie Coleman refuse to do when she performed as a pilot?
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⭐ Did You Know?
Bessie Coleman became America's first Black female pilot against impossible odds.
💬 What I Want to Remember
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