Miguel Bezos

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/miguel-bezos

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Miguel Bezos. Small Whale. https://smallwhale.org/articles/miguel-bezos. Accessed 2026-09-23. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Miguel Bezos born?September 29, 1945
2. Where was Miguel Bezos born?Cuba
3. What is Miguel Bezos known for?Provided the initial investment to launch Amazon.com
4. Who is Miguel Bezos?Miguel Bezos was born in Cuba in 1945 and later moved to the United States. He became a father and helped his son Jeff start Amazon.
5. How did Miguel Bezos help start Amazon?He gave Jeff the first money, called seed capital, to cover early costs of the online bookstore. This helped Amazon grow.

Initial Investment (Seed Capital): The foundational financial resources provided at the outset of a venture to enable its establishment and initial operations.
Philanthropy: The practice of donating money and time to support charitable causes and improve the welfare of others.
E-commerce: The buying and selling of goods and services over the internet.
Bezos Family Foundation: A charitable organization co-founded by Miguel and Jackie Bezos, dedicated to supporting various societal initiatives.