Biography
She was born in the year 1867 in Missouri.
Definition of Disaster
It's a serious and wide-scale event, not a minor accident.
What 3 parts does a story need to have?
Beginning, Middle and End
What year did the Titanic sink?
1912
What was Colorado known for in the early 1900's?
It was known for mining.
Where did she meet her husband J.J.?
She met him in Leadville, Colorado
Costing too much money is the definition to what word?
Extravagant
Where is the setting of the story?
What did the Titanic sink?
It hit an iceburg.
Who was the U.S. president in the year 1912?
Woodrow Wilson
How did Molly become wealthy?
The Browns became wealthy when J.J. Brown made a fortune in silver mining.
Molly's nickname and definition
unsinkable: unable to be sunk
What was the author's purpose for this story?
Informational -- to teach about Molly Brown and her life
How many people died on the Titanic?
Around 1,500 people died when the Titanic sank.
What did Molly Brown do for women's suffrage?
She supported suffrage leaders and organizations using her influence to fundraise for the cause.
She was in France when she heard that her grandson was sick and she booked the fastest way home: The Titanic.
Definition of Suffrage
The right to vote in political elections
Perserverance and helping others would be what literary element for this book.
Theme
The voyage was from Southhampton, England to New York City, New York.
What war happened in the early 1900's?
WW1: World War 1
What lifeboat was Molly on?
She was on lifeboat number 6.
Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas or experiences
Adventurous
What was the climax of Molly Brown's story?
The Titanic sinking
What was so special about the ship Titanic?
Titanic was the largest ship afloat at the time.
What year did President Lincoln first appear on the penny?
1909