Citroën U23

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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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/citro-n-u23

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 vehicle designation?Citroën U23 / Type 23
2. What is the manufacturer?Citroën S.A
3. What was the Citroën U23 and when did it start being made?The Citroën U23 was a light truck made by the French company Citroën. It first started being built in 1935.
4. How much could the U23 carry?The U23 could carry about 2 tons of goods, making it a useful truck for many jobs.

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