Ella Abomah Williams

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/ella-abomah-williams

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 Ella Abomah Williams born?1865
2. Where was Ella Abomah Williams born?South Carolina, USA
3. How tall is Ella Abomah Williams?At least 7 feet (2.134 meters) tall
4. What is the stage name?Mme Abomah
5. What is the career peak?International celebrity in the late 1800s
6. Who was Ella Abomah Williams?She was a tall African American performer from South Carolina who became famous for her height and strength in the late 1800s.

Gigantism: A condition characterized by excessive growth and height, usually due to a hormonal imbalance.
Vaudeville: A type of theatrical entertainment popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring a variety of acts.
Agency: The capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices.