P. T. Barnum

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/p-t-barnum

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 P. T. Barnum born?July 5, 1810
2. Where was P. T. Barnum born?Bethel, Connecticut, USA
3. When did P. T. Barnum die?April 7, 1917 (age 106)
4. Who was P. T. Barnum?P. T. Barnum was a famous showman who started the American Museum and later created the famous Barnum & Bailey Circus.
5. What was the American Museum?The American Museum was a big exhibition hall in New York City filled with animals, wax figures, live performers, and strange curiosities to entertain visitors.

Entrepreneurial Spirit: A drive to start and manage businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Public Relations: The practice of managing and disseminating information to influence public perception and build a positive image.
Spectacle: A visually striking and impressive public display or performance, often on a grand scale.