African American Inventors
Explore the contributions of African American inventors with this Grade 5 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. This worksheet will help you learn about important African American inventors and their contributions.
1. Who is known for inventing over 300 uses for the peanut?
Madam C.J. Walker
George Washington Carver
Garrett Morgan
Marie Van Brittan Brown
2. Which inventor created a line of hair care products and became one of the first American self-made female millionaires?
Sarah Boone
Madam C.J. Walker
Alice Parker
Mary Van Brittan Brown
3. Garrett Morgan invented the three-position and the hood.
4. Dr. Charles Drew revolutionized blood storage by inventing the blood and improving blood banking techniques.
5. Sarah Boone invented the modern ironing board.
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False
6. Lonnie Johnson invented the Super Soaker water gun.
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False
7. How did Dr. Charles Drew's inventions impact medicine and society?
Match the inventor with their invention.
8. George Washington Carver
a. Super Soaker
9. Garrett Morgan
b. Traffic Light
10. Lonnie Johnson
c. Peanut Products
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