1. click here to read the background information.
(Three paragraphs)
2. Click here to study the U.S. map.
Answer the two questions that appear under the map.
3. Click here for reading 1: madam cj walker
Answer the five questions that follow the reading.
4. click here for reading 2: james cash penney
Answer the five questions that follow the reading.
5. click here to study pictures of the golden rule store (jc penney)
Answer the four questions that are under the pictures.
6. click here for pictures of madam cj walker
Answer the two questions that are under the pictures.
7. putting it all together
Comparing Walker and Penney
Think about the careers of Madam C. J. Walker and J. C. Penney by answering the following questions.
l. What personality and character traits do Walker and Penney share?
2. Why do you think both Walker and Penney were successful as business owners? What similarities and differences can you list about how they conducted their enterprises?
3. In what ways did the Walker and Penney businesses benefit society?
4. Is it still possible for individuals to achieve such success? Why or why not?