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 job was John Henry doing when the steam-powered machine arrived?
2. Why did John Henry decide to race against the steam drill?
3. What did John Henry use to drive steel into the rock?
4. How much deeper did John Henry drill compared to the steam machine?
5. Why did the other workers support John Henry during the race?
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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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