Fred Trump

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/fred-trump

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 Fred Trump born?October 11, 1905
2. Where was Fred Trump born?The Bronx, New York City, United States
3. What is the primary career?Real-estate developer and businessman
4. What is the key business entity?Trump Organization (formerly Elizabeth Trump & Son)
5. Who was Fred Trump?Fred Trump was a real‑estate developer from New York who built many homes and was the dad of President Donald Trump.
6. What did Fred Trump build?He built more than 27,000 apartments in New York City and many other large housing projects.

Real-estate developer: An individual or entity that engages in the acquisition, planning, financing, and construction of real estate projects for profit.
Profiteering: The practice of making an unreasonably high profit, especially during times of war or scarcity, often through exploitative means.
Racial discrimination: The act of treating individuals or groups unfairly based on their race or ethnicity, often in areas like housing, employment, or public services.
Gift tax: A tax imposed on the transfer of property from one person to another without receiving full value in return.