Amelia Earhart: Aviation Pioneer and Trailblazer

Question 1

What was the name of the Lockheed aircraft Amelia Earhart used for her record-breaking transatlantic solo flight?

Accepted Answer

Vega 5B

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Electra 10E

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Lodestar

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Constellation

Question 2

What was the ultimate mission undertaken by Amelia Earhart that resulted in her disappearance?

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Circumnavigating the world along the equator

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Flying from San Francisco to Japan via the Arctic

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Attempting the first solo flight across the Pacific Ocean

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Establishing a new transatlantic air route for commercial aviation

Question 3

From which Pacific island did Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, make their last known radio transmission?

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Howland Island

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Palmyra Atoll

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Baker Island

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Canton Island

Question 4

For her solo transatlantic flight, Earhart used the aircraft:

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Lockheed Vega 5B

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Boeing P-12

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Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis

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Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker

Question 5

In what year did Earhart begin her ambitious attempt to circumnavigate the globe?

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1937

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1932

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1941

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1945

Question 6

Which of these was NOT an accomplishment achieved by Amelia Earhart?

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First pilot to break the sound barrier

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First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean

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First person to fly from Hawaii to California

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First to circumnavigate the globe by airplane

Question 7

During her attempted flight around the world, Earhart's navigator was:

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Fred Noonan

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Wilbur Wright

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Orville Wright

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Ernest Gann

Question 8

Earhart and Noonan disappeared over which ocean?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a reason why Earhart's disappearance remains a mystery?

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The cause of the crash was clearly identified

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The exact location of the crash was never determined

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No wreckage or human remains were ever found

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There were no witnesses to the crash

Question 10

Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

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Amelia Earhart

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Nellie Bly

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Phoebe Omlie

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Jacqueline Cochran

Question 11

What type of aircraft did Amelia Earhart use for her transatlantic flight in 1932?

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Lockheed Vega 5B

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Wright Flyer

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Boeing 247D

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Douglas DC-3

Question 12

Who was Amelia Earhart's navigator during her attempted circumnavigation of the globe?

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Fred Noonan

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Wiley Post

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Charles Lindbergh

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Jimmy Doolittle

Question 13

What posthumous award did Amelia Earhart receive in recognition of her achievements?

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Congressional Gold Medal

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Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Pulitzer Prize

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National Medal of Arts

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a reason why Amelia Earhart's attempted circumnavigation of the globe failed?

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Political tensions

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Equipment failure

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Bad weather conditions

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Human error

Question 15

Who was the navigator on Amelia Earhart's final and fateful flight?

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Fred Noonan

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George Putnam

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Wilbur Smith

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Paul Mantz

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT among the records set by Amelia Earhart?

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First person to fly solo over the North Pole

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First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean

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First person to fly solo from Hawaii to California

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First woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross

Question 17

Which document provides the most tangible evidence of Amelia Earhart's exceptional navigational abilities?

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Flight plans and maps from her solo transatlantic flight

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Newspaper articles about her public events

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Earhart's personal journal

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Her autobiography, published after her disappearance

Question 18

Which theory about Amelia Earhart's disappearance suggests that she survived the crash landing on Nikumaroro Island, but later died there?

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Castaway theory

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Crash landing theory

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Japanese capture theory

Question 19

In which year did Amelia Earhart undertake her remarkable solo transatlantic flight?

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1932

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1927

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1937

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1941

Question 20

Who served as Earhart's navigator during her attempted global circumnavigation?

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Fred Noonan

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Ruth Elder

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Jacqueline Cochran

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Wiley Post

Question 21

Which of Amelia Earhart's flights was the most well-known?

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First solo transatlantic flight by a woman

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First solo transpacific flight

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First circumnavigation of the globe by air

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First New York to Paris non-stop flight

Question 22

What was the name of Amelia Earhart's aircraft?

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Red Bird

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Spirit of St. Louis

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Kitty Hawk

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Eagle

Question 23

Who was Amelia Earhart's co-pilot during her attempted circumnavigation of the globe?

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Fred Noonan

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Wilbur Wright

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Charles Lindbergh

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Orville Wright

Question 24

What drove Amelia Earhart's unwavering determination to conquer the skies and achieve aviation milestones?

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Personal fulfillment and the allure of adventure

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Thirst for fame and recognition

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Financial rewards and personal wealth

Question 25

What was the name of Amelia Earhart's aircraft during her record-breaking solo transatlantic flight in 1932?

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Winnie Mae

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Spirit of St. Louis

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Friendship 7

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Challenger

Question 26

In what year did Amelia Earhart embark on her ambitious attempt to circumnavigate the globe?

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1937

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1927

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1932

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1941

Question 27

Which of the following terms best describes the character trait that helped Amelia Earhart overcome challenges?

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Tenacity

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Ambition

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Stubbornness

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Recklessness

Question 28

What type of aircraft did Amelia Earhart primarily use for her long-distance flights, including her transatlantic solo flight?

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Fixed-wing airplane

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Helicopter

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Dirigible

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Glider

Question 29

Which of Amelia Earhart's flights was the first solo transatlantic journey by a woman?

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Transatlantic flight from Newfoundland to Ireland

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Transcontinental flight from California to New York

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Around-the-world flight from Miami to Oakland

Question 30

Before becoming a pilot, Amelia Earhart worked as a:

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Teacher

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Nurse

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Librarian

Question 31

In what year did Amelia Earhart disappear while attempting to circumnavigate the globe?

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1937

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1935

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1939

Question 32

What was the nickname of Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Model 10E aircraft?

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Bluebird

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Lady Bird

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Lightning

Question 33

Which organization, which Amelia Earhart was a member of, played a crucial role in promoting women in aviation?

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Ninety-Nines

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National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Question 34

Who navigated with Amelia Earhart on her final flight?

Accepted Answer

Fred Noonan

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George Putnam

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Paul Mantz

Question 35

Where did Amelia Earhart begin and end her solo transatlantic flight in 1932?

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New York City to London

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San Francisco to Hawaii

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Miami to Puerto Rico

Question 36

What was the primary reason for Amelia Earhart's attempt to circumnavigate the globe?

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To promote aviation and inspire others

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To break a world record

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To conduct scientific research

Question 37

Which of Amelia Earhart's achievements made her famous worldwide?

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Being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean

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Setting the world record for the longest non-stop flight

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Inventing a new type of aircraft

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Becoming the first female pilot

Question 38

What organization did Amelia Earhart serve as President of?

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The Ninety-Nines

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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The Women's Airforce Service Pilots

Question 39

Which achievement earned Amelia Earhart the Distinguished Flying Cross?

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Becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean

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Establishing the Ninety-Nines organization

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Setting a new altitude record for women pilots

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Circumnavigating the globe with George Putnam

Question 40

What was the name of the aircraft flown by Earhart during her solo transatlantic crossing?

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Lockheed Vega 5B

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Curtiss Jenny

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Beechcraft Staggerwing

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Piper Cub

Question 41

What was the intended goal of Earhart's around-the-world flight attempt?

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To become the first person to circumnavigate the Earth in an airplane

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To raise awareness about advancements in aviation technology

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To set a world record for the longest non-stop flight

Question 42

Who was Amelia Earhart's navigator during her solo transpacific flight?

Accepted Answer

Fred Noonan

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Wiley Post

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Paul Mantz

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George Putnam

Question 43

On which aircraft did Amelia Earhart make her ground-breaking solo transatlantic flight?

Accepted Answer

Lockheed Vega

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Curtiss JN-4

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Beechcraft Bonanza

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Ryan NYP

Question 44

What was the primary goal of Amelia Earhart's ill-fated expedition?

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To circumnavigate the globe by airplane

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To break her own transatlantic speed record

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To fly from New York to London

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To set a new altitude record

Question 45

What was the most significant impact of Amelia Earhart's career?

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She challenged gender stereotypes and became a role model for women in non-traditional fields.

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She revolutionized aircraft design and technology.

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She pioneered commercial aviation and established numerous airlines.

Question 46

What is the most likely reason why Amelia Earhart's disappearance remains unsolved?

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Lack of communication and inconclusive evidence

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Alien abduction and extraterrestrial intervention

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Government conspiracy and sabotage

Question 47

What is Amelia Earhart best remembered for?

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Her pioneering flights, unwavering determination, and legacy as an aviation icon

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Her contributions to aircraft engineering and design

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Her feminist activism and advocacy for women's rights

Question 48

What challenges did Amelia Earhart encounter as a female aviator in the early 20th century?

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Gender discrimination, limited opportunities, and societal expectations

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Lack of technical training and experience

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Unreliable aircraft and harsh weather conditions