Paul Pelosi

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/paul-pelosi

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 Paul Pelosi born?April 15, 1940
2. Where was Paul Pelosi born?San Francisco, California
3. What is the past business venture?Former owner of the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League
4. Who is Paul Pelosi?Paul Pelosi is a businessman from San Francisco who owns a company that helps other businesses grow and once owned a football team.
5. What does Paul Pelosi's company do?His company, Financial Leasing Services, works with real estate and venture capital, giving money and advice to new and growing businesses.

Venture Capital: A form of private equity and a type of financing that investors provide to startup companies and small businesses that are believed to have long-term growth potential.
Real Estate Investment: The act of purchasing property with the expectation that it will generate income or appreciate in value over time.
Speaker of the House: The presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives, elected by the members of the majority party.
Skull Fracture: A break in any of the bones of the skull, often resulting from significant blunt force trauma.