Biography. A biography is the story of a person’s life, told by another person. As you read, you will learn about the life of Madam C. J. Walker. Think about why the writer wanted to tell the story of her life.
Introduction and Conclusion. An introduction should capture the reader’s attention and present the subject of the work. A conclusion should sum up the ideas presented in the piece and give the reader a sense of resolution. Pay special attention to the introduction and conclusion of this selection.
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• History Connection. Reconstruction refers to the rebuilding period that followed the American Civil War. Although slavery had ended, many African Americans were forced into sharecropping because they did not have land or jobs. A sharecropper provided farm labor in return for a share in the profits from the crop produced. The landowner provided the land, equipment, animals, and seed, as well as living accommodations for the sharecroppers and their families. The landowner deducted the costs of these things from the share-croppers’ share of the profits. Often sharecroppers were left with no money or even went into debt.
• An entrepreneur is a person who starts and manages a business. The entrepreneur takes financial risk in hopes of making a profit. Madam C. J. Walker was a successful entrepreneur who became a millionaire from her hair-care products.
Make a time line like the one below to keep track of important dates and events in Walker’s life.
Write about a goal that you have and how you will face the obstacles to reaching your goal.
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