Bicycling and feminism

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bicycling-and-feminism

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. What is the historical context of bicycle adoption?Late 1890s, coinciding with a 'bicycle craze' in American and European society
2. What is the pioneering figure?Annie Londonderry, who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle
3. What did bicycles give girls in the 19th century?Bicycles let girls travel by themselves, giving them freedom to go to school, work, and play. It helped them feel brave and independent.
4. Why was Annie Londonderry's trip around the world important?Her journey showed that women could travel far and do hard things. It inspired other girls to try new adventures.

Feminism: The social, political, and economic equality of the sexes.
Social Mobility: The ability of individuals or groups to move up or down within a social hierarchy.
Public Sphere: The realm of social life where individuals interact as citizens, engaging in discourse and collective action, distinct from the private sphere of the home.