Shirley Temple

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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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 Shirley Temple born?April 23, 1928
2. Where was Shirley Temple born?Santa Monica, California, USA
3. What made Shirley Temple a famous movie star?She could sing, dance, and act very well, and her bright, happy performances made people feel better during the Great Depression.
4. Why did Shirley Temple's movies help people during the Great Depression?Her cheerful songs and dances gave people a chance to smile and feel hopeful when many were sad and struggling.

Great Depression: A severe worldwide economic downturn that occurred in the 1930s, characterized by high unemployment and widespread poverty.
Racial Segregation: The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or institution.
Public Service: The employment of individuals by government organizations or the performance of government-related tasks for the benefit of society.