TrueTales · Frontier Grit
The Iron Horse: John Henry's Hammer and the Heart of America
Ages all · 4 min
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📖 Comprehension Questions
1. What was John Henry's job on the railroad?
2. What did the company man bring to the tunnel in a crate?
3. How did John Henry decide to respond when he saw the steam-powered machine?
4. What was the contest between John Henry and the machine?
5. How much deeper did John Henry drill compared to the steam machine?
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⭐ Did You Know?
John Henry drives steel against a steam drill to prove the power of the human spirit.
💬 What I Want to Remember
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