Amelia Earhart Flashcards
When and where was Amelia Earhart born?
Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas, USA.
What was the name of Amelia Earhart’s first airplane?
Her first airplane was a bright yellow Kinner Airster, nicknamed ‘The Canary.’
In what year did Amelia Earhart become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
1932
What was Amelia Earhart the first person to achieve in 1935?
She became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California.
Who was Amelia Earhart’s husband, and how did she describe their marriage?
Her husband was George Putnam, and she referred to their marriage as a ‘partnership’ with equal rights.
What major social movement was gaining momentum during Amelia Earhart’s lifetime?
The women’s suffrage movement and the fight for women’s rights.
What organization did Amelia Earhart help found to support female pilots?
The Ninety-Nines.
What is one of the biggest controversies surrounding Amelia Earhart’s life?
The mystery of her disappearance during her 1937 flight over the Pacific Ocean.
How did Amelia Earhart influence women in male-dominated fields?
She broke gender barriers, proving that women could excel in fields like aviation and inspiring others to follow.
What aviation honor did Amelia Earhart receive, making her the first woman to do so?
She was the first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross.
What was Amelia Earhart’s primary contribution to society beyond aviation?
She was a symbol of empowerment for women and challenged societal norms regarding gender roles.
Fill in the blank: Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the _______ Ocean in 1932.
Atlantic
Fill in the blank: Amelia Earhart disappeared during her attempt to ________ the globe in 1937.
circumnavigate
True or False: Amelia Earhart took Eleanor Roosevelt on a nighttime flight around Washington, D.C.
True
What event sparked Amelia Earhart’s passion for aviation?
Her first flight experience in 1920.
