Ruby Bridges and George Washington Carver

Ruby Bridges and George Washington Carver

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George Washington Carver

• It was hard for him to go to school because most schools would not take African American students.

• The two products that he made products with are peanuts and sweet potatoes.

• His positive character trait is equality because he wanted everyone to have a good education.

Ruby Bridges

• She was the first black student to attend an all white elementary school in the South.

• Her positive character trait is bravery because she kept going to school even though people were mean.

• Ruby Bridges is different from kids today because now, all schools are open to all kinds of students.

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Today all kids can go to the same school

• True

• False

George Washington Carver and Ruby Bridges were both born in the southern part of the United States.

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Who is this historical figure?

• Ruby Bridges

• George Washington Carver

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Who is this historical figure

• Ruby Bridges

• George Washington Carver

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It was hard for me to go to school because most schools would not take African American students.

• Ruby Bridges

• George Washington Carver

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I am famous for making things with peanuts and sweet potatoes.

• Ruby Bridges

• George Washington Carver

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I am famous for being the first African American to go to school in the south.

• Ruby Bridges

• George Washington Carver

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My positive character trait is being brave because I kept going to school when people were mean to me.

• Ruby Bridges

• George Washington Carver

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George Washington Carver and Ruby Bridges both grew up in the _____.

• North

• South

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My positive character trait is equality because I wanted everyone to be able to go to school.

• Ruby Bridges

• George Washington Carver