Frederick 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/frederick-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 Frederick Trump born?March 14, 1869
2. Where was Frederick Trump born?Kallstadt, Kingdom of Bavaria
3. When did Frederick Trump die?May 30, 1918, during the 1918 influenza pandemic
4. What is the immigrated to united states?1885
5. What is the primary business in yukon?Operated a restaurant and brothel for miners during the Klondike Gold Rush
6. Who was Frederick Trump?Frederick Trump was a German immigrant born in 1869 who moved to the United States when he was 16. He became a businessman and built a fortune during the gold rush.

Patriarch: The male head of a family or tribe, often holding significant authority and influence.
Entrepreneurship: The activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Klondike Gold Rush: A historical event from 1896 to 1899 that saw a massive influx of prospectors to the Klondike region of Yukon, Canada, in search of gold.
Real Estate Speculation: The practice of buying and selling land or property with the expectation that its value will increase, allowing for a profitable resale.