Hidden Figures Chapter 10: No Limits Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What date was it months after Dorothy became boss of the West Area Computing Pool in the beginning of the chapter?

April 1951

How old was Mary Jackson when she came to work for Dorothy Vaughan?

What is Mary Jackson's middle name?

Winston

Was Mary Jackson new to the area in Hampton, Virginia?

False Signup and view all the answers

Where did Mary Vaughan go to high school?

Phenix High School Signup and view all the answers

What year did Mary graduate?

1938 Signup and view all the answers

Where did Mary go to after her high school?

Hampton Institute Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the black sorority that Mary and many computers go to?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Signup and view all the answers

What did Mary study?

Mathematics and physical science Signup and view all the answers

After Mary graduated, what job did she take?

A teaching job in Maryland Signup and view all the answers

The following year after Mary took her job in Maryland, what had happened?

Her father had become sick Signup and view all the answers

Where had Mary gone to after her father had been sick?

Hampton Signup and view all the answers

What position did Mary take?

A job at a community center run by the USO Signup and view all the answers

What does the USO do?

Provides services and entertainment to the United States soldiers Signup and view all the answers

Who did Mary marry in 1944?

Levi Jackson Signup and view all the answers

What was Mary's last name before she married Levi?

Winston Signup and view all the answers

What color rose corsage did Mary wear at her wedding?

Red Signup and view all the answers

When World War II ended, what job did Levi take?

A painter Signup and view all the answers

What song did Mary Jackson find out that it was about slavery?

Pick a Bale of Cotton Signup and view all the answers

How old was Mary's son when she completed her application to be a computer at Langley?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What date was Mary accepted as a secretary at Fort Monroe?

January 1951 Signup and view all the answers

What was the day that Mary Jackson started working at Langley?

April 5, 1951 Signup and view all the answers

What had the New York Federal court done to the Rosenbergs?

Accused them of spying for the Russians Signup and view all the answers

What was an engineer accused of?

Stealing classified documents Signup and view all the answers

Who was Virginia's senator?

Harry Byrd Signup and view all the answers

Who was the President during that time?

Harry Truman Signup and view all the answers

What did the president want to do?

Show that the USA's version of democracy was the best system in the world Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Events and Figures

April 1951 marks a significant time when Dorothy Vaughan became the boss of the West Area Computing Pool.
Mary Jackson was 26 years old when she began working for Dorothy Vaughan.

Personal Background

Mary Jackson's full name includes her middle name, Winston.
She was not new to Hampton, Virginia, indicating her familiarity with the area.

Education

Mary attended Phenix High School.
She graduated in 1938.
After high school, she continued her education at Hampton Institute.

Professional Life

Upon graduation, Mary accepted a teaching position in Maryland.
The following year, her father fell ill, prompting her return to Hampton.
Mary later took a job at a community center run by the USO, which provides services and entertainment for U.S. soldiers.

Personal Life

Mary married Levi Jackson in 1944, taking his last name and becoming Mary Winston Jackson.
At her wedding, Mary wore a red rose corsage.

Post-War Career

After World War II, Levi Jackson worked as a painter.

Cultural References

Mary discovered the song "Pick a Bale of Cotton" was about slavery, highlighting her awareness of cultural and historical contexts.

Family Life

Mary had a son who was four years old when she completed her application to become a computer at Langley.

Career Advancements

In January 1951, Mary was accepted as a secretary at Fort Monroe.
She officially started working at Langley on April 5, 1951.

Legal and Political Context

The New York Federal court accused the Rosenbergs of spying for the Russians, reflecting the tense political climate.
An engineer was accused of stealing classified documents, indicating issues of security and espionage at the time.

Political Figures

Harry Byrd served as Virginia's senator.
Harry Truman was the U.S. President during this period, aiming to demonstrate that America's democratic system was the best in the world.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 10 from 'Hidden Figures' with these flashcards! This quiz covers important dates and key characters, focusing on the achievements of Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson. Enhance your understanding of their contributions in the context of the West Area Computing Pool.