In history this half term we are learning about some real life superheroes. They are Emily Davison, Rosa Parks and Matthew Henson. They all experienced unfair treatment and helped influence lasting change in our modern world.
Key Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
segregation | Separation of black and white people. |
boycott | To stop using a service in protest. |
suffrage | The right to vote in an election. |
martyr | Someone who gives their life for a cause. |
Suffragettes | Organisation who campaigned for women to be able to vote. |
Expedition | A journey with a purpose such as reaching the North Pole. |
Inequality | When something is unfair and people are treated differently. |
Reaching the North Pole is no small feat. While many believe the first person to accomplish this daunting task was either Robert Peary or Frederick Cook, the title might actually belong to an African American explorer named Matthew Henson. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure.
Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips.
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