Nellie Bly
What is Nellie Bly's real name?
Elizabeth Cochran
What is the Declaration of Sentiments?
It was a proclamation that said women should have the right to vote.
Define Shattered
broken
How did Nellie Bly get her first job?
She wrote to the editor of a paper, and he liked her writing so he gave her a job.
What did Elizabeth speak about?
She spoke about fighting for equal rights for women.
Speech
Why were people opposed to Nellie Bly traveling alone?
Because she was a women, and during that time people believed women shouldn't travel alone.
Who did Elizabeth meet? (Clue: they made an unstoppable team)
Susan B. Anthony
She traveled in haste to complete her trip in 80 days. Define haste.
Describe Nellie's reporting she did at the Central Park Zoo.
Nellie wrote about the zoo and shared that the zoo was filthy and the animals weren't being treated well. The zookeepers were then taught how to take better care of the animals.
What did Elizabeth's father say that affected her?
I wish you were a boy.
What is an antonym for perished?
live
Describe Nellie Bly and give three details to support your answer.
Nellie Bly is a brave and caring woman. She wanted to become a reporter to write about things she thought people should know. Nellie reported stories in different places including Mexico, the zoo and an asylum. Her work helped people and created change.
How did Elizabeth make a difference?
She helped women get the right to vote in 1920.
Use the following two words in a sentence: opposed and tension
I am opposed to an earlier bedtime, and this caused tension between me and my mom.