Josephine Baker

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Josephine Baker born?June 3, 1906
2. When did Josephine Baker die?April 12, 1975 (age 68)
3. Where was Josephine Baker born?St. Louis, Missouri, USA
4. What nationality was Josephine Baker?French citizen since 1937
5. Who was Josephine Baker?Josephine Baker was a famous dancer and singer who also worked as a spy and fought for human rights.
6. Why did she move to Paris?She moved to Paris in the 1920s to perform at the Folies Bergère and become a star in Europe.

Folies Bergère: A historic Parisian cabaret renowned for its extravagant revues and groundbreaking performances, launching Baker's international career.
French Resistance: The underground movement in France during WWII that fought against Nazi occupation through sabotage and intelligence gathering.
Panthéon: A neoclassical mausoleum in Paris housing the remains of distinguished French citizens, representing the nation's highest honor.
Civil Rights Movement: A historical struggle for social justice and equal rights for African Americans, particularly in the mid-20th century.