Black Inventors in U.S. History
Explore the significant contributions of Black inventors to American society with this informational worksheet for 6th graders.
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Black Inventors in U.S. History
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of important Black inventors and their contributions to society.
1. Who is known for inventing hundreds of uses for the peanut, soybean, and sweet potato?
Madam C.J. Walker
George Washington Carver
Garrett Morgan
Lewis Latimer
2. Which inventor developed a line of hair care products and was one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire?
Sarah Boone
Marie Van Brittan Brown
Madam C.J. Walker
Valerie Thomas
3. Garrett Morgan invented the three-position traffic light and a safety hood that was a precursor to the modern .
4. The inventor of the automatic elevator door, which made elevators much safer, was .
5. Explain how George Washington Carver's inventions helped farmers in the Southern United States.
6. Sarah Boone invented the ironing board designed for sleeves and curved garments.
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7. Lewis Latimer invented the light bulb.
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Match the inventor with their invention.
8. Dr. Charles Drew
a. Blood storage techniques
9. Marie Van Brittan Brown
b. Home security system
10. Philip Emeagwali
c. Supercomputer