Garrett Morgan: Inventor and Innovator
Explore the life and inventions of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor who made significant contributions to safety and daily life.
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Garrett Morgan: Inventor and Innovator
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Garrett Augustus Morgan (1877-1963) was an African American inventor, businessman, and community leader. He is best known for his inventions related to public safety and convenience, including the improved sewing machine, the gas mask (safety hood), and the three-position traffic signal. Morgan's innovations significantly impacted American society and saved countless lives.
1. Which of the following inventions is Garrett Morgan NOT known for?
Gas mask
Traffic signal
Light bulb
Improved sewing machine
2. What year was Garrett Morgan born?
1865
1877
1890
1901
3. Garrett Morgan's invention of the was crucial for firefighters and rescue workers.
4. The three-position traffic signal invented by Morgan helped to regulate and prevent accidents.
5. Describe the impact of Garrett Morgan's gas mask on public safety.
6. How did Garrett Morgan's traffic signal improve upon existing traffic control methods of his time?
7. Garrett Morgan only invented items related to transportation.
True
False
8. Morgan's gas mask was used to rescue workers from a tunnel explosion.
True
False
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