TrueTales · Freedom Fighters
Ida B. Wells: The Pen That Shook a Nation
Ages all · 5 min
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📖 Comprehension Questions
1. What job did Ida B. Wells take to support her family after her parents died?
2. Why did the conductor tell Ida to move to the back of the train?
3. What did Ida do after the railroad company won their case against her in court?
4. Why did Ida investigate and write about what happened to her three friends in Memphis?
5. Where did Ida move to continue her work after she had to leave Memphis?
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⭐ Did You Know?
Ida B. Wells fought injustice with truth, courage, and an unstoppable pen.
💬 What I Want to Remember
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