Movers & Shakers!

Created a group to help girls learn to think independently and live on their own. 

Became depressed after becoming deaf. Many believe he became a better writer while deaf.

Skilled and courageous, this person once rescued a family from a burning home. 

Married a deaf woman and two of his children later became teachers of the deaf. 

I can explain what each Mover and Shaker contributed to society.

Lost hearing due to illness after becoming ill with scarlet fever (2 answers). 

Was said to be the first person to bring prize-fighting to the U.S. 

Wrote articles under a man's name - women did not usually write for newspapers at that time.

Refused to do "women's work", wrote for purpose to help make the world a better place.

Became deaf after an experiment with silver nitrate, believed to "cure" deafness at the time.

Died in 1876 at age 74, having written 30 books and thousands of articles. 

His deafness was considered a benefit, seemed to sharpen eyesight and help w/ concentration.

Had a friend drink special chemicals, thinking the chemicals could make gas and make him fly.  

Developed the math for the world's first spaceship and satellite. 

Left behind 167,000 American Girl Scouts when she passed away. Now there are approx. 3 million.

Notes from his symphony were used as secret symbols during WW2. 

Due to her deafness, she was referred by doctors to Dr. Alexander Graham Bell. 

Born very poor & became an orphan, grew up in London. Communicated through gestures and signs.

In 1845, he died of tuberculosis at age 36. Inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1966. 

Used fingerspelling as first form of communication, then eventually learned sentences.

A 9-volume history of space exploration was printed, this person's life filled 1 full volume.

This person became deaf due to illness; he caught a cold and his ears filled up with fluid.

Taught himself to read and write. Later, taught himself calculus and spherical trigonometry.

Person responsible for starting an organization that empowers girls. 

Painted Le Tres de Mayo (Third of May), one of the most famous paintings in the world.

Person was born hard of hearing, but eventually became deaf at age 14.

Created the Ninth Symphony, recognized as one of the greatest pieces of music in the world. 

Umpires are credited with inventing hand signals in baseball, they were really introduced by: 

Was often on the run from the law across Spain, famous for his hot temper and shenanigans. 

Attended school for only 3 months of his life! Spent his life creating inventions.

Was home-schooled after being considered "stupid" and "crazy" by his teachers.

Fought the longest championship fight in the history of boxing, which lasted 3 hrs and 16 mins.