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African American Inventors

Explore the contributions of notable African American inventors with this Grade 3 social studies worksheet.

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African American Inventors

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. We will learn about some amazing African American inventors!

1. George Washington Carver invented over 300 uses for the  .

2. Sarah Boone invented an improved   board.

3. The traffic signal and gas mask were invented by Garrett  .

4. Who invented the automatic elevator door?

a

Madam C.J. Walker

b

Alexander Miles

c

Marie Van Brittan Brown

d

Lewis Latimer

5. What did Madam C.J. Walker invent?

a

Peanut butter

b

Hair care products

c

The light bulb

d

The traffic light

6. Why is it important to learn about African American inventors?

7. Benjamin Banneker helped design Washington D.C.

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8. Jan Ernst Matzeliger invented the shoemaking machine.

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