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Bessie wanted to fly to prove that Africans are people too

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First black woman to fly a airplane?

Bessie Coleman


What compares Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman?

Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman both had something to do with flight. Bessie was the 1st African-American and woman to fly. Amelia was the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean.


Who was first African American woman to fly a plane?

(elizabeth) Bessie Coleman


What is Bessie Coleman timeline?

She was the FIRST African American to fly above favoritsm


What did Bessie Coleman fly and where did she fly?

Bessie Coleman was inspired by the female French pilots in World War I. Her applications to American flight schools were turned down. She obtained sponsors and studied at the Caudron Brotherâ??s School of Aviation in France, where she earned her pilot's license in seven months.


How did Elizabeth Bessie Coleman make history?

Elizabeth Bessie Coleman made history because she showed a lot of bravery. Elizabeth is also a hero because she was the first women to fly a helicopter.


What are some interestign facts about Bessie Coleman?

it made other people also want to fly


What were the accomplishments of Bessie Coleman?

first black women to fly a plane during ww II


What did Bessie Coleman go through to become a pilot?

Bessie Coleman was able to fly even though she was an African American because she taught herself French and then moved to France to earn her license at Caudron Brother's School of Aviation. She was the first African American woman who staged a public flight in America.


What is a famous quote said by Bessie Coleman?

"Tell them when my leg gets better I'm going to fly"


How are Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman different?

Amelia was constantly being assailed by prejudice against female aviators. Bessie Coleman not only had this to deal with, but also America's prejudice against non-whites. Anything Bessie Coleman learned or achieved was in Europe where they had a more advance attitude to race and colour of skin. Bessie Coleman achieved a lot, America should be ashamed of this overt racial prejudice.


What was Bessie Coleman's impact on America?

With her determination to be able to fly and stand up to racism and segregation.