Barry Seal

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Barry Seal born?July 16, 1939
2. When did Barry Seal die?February 19, 1986
3. What is the cause of death?Assassination by contract killers hired by the Medellín Cartel
4. What did Barry Seal do as a commercial pilot?He flew commercial planes for airlines, following strict rules and keeping passengers safe.
5. How did Barry Seal get involved with the Medellín Cartel?His skill at flying and knowing many routes made the Medellín Cartel ask him to carry drugs for them.

Commercial Airline Pilot: A professional aviator licensed to operate aircraft for commercial passenger or cargo transport.
Medellín Cartel: A powerful Colombian drug trafficking organization active in the 1970s and 1980s, known for its extensive operations and violence.
Informant: An individual who provides confidential information about illegal activities to law enforcement agencies, often in exchange for leniency or protection.
Contract Killer: A person hired to murder someone, typically as part of an organized crime operation.