Grace McDaniels

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/grace-mcdaniels

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 Grace McDaniels born?March 17, 1888
2. When did Grace McDaniels die?July 29, 1958
3. What is Grace McDaniels known for?Her stage persona as the 'Mule-Faced Woman' in freak shows
4. What is the career?Performer in Harry Lewiston's Traveling Circus, earning $175 per week
5. What is the possible medical conditions?Attributed to Sturge-Weber syndrome, PHACE syndrome, or other vascular overgrowth disorders

Vascular Overgrowth Disorders: A group of conditions where blood vessels grow abnormally, affecting tissues and organs.
Commodification: The process of turning something into a product that can be bought and sold.
Dignity: The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
Exploitation: The action of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.