George Washington Carver

Why did people call Carver the “plant doctor”?

• He took care of sick plants and crops.

• He was always sick.

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Why did Carver have a tough time finding a college?

• His grades were not good enough.

• Very few school accepted African Americans at the time.

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What did many farmers in the South grow?

• potatoes 

• cotton

• peanuts 

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How did Carver help farmers.

• He taught farmers how to protect and care for their soil.

• He grew rich from his inventions and quit teaching.

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 What did Carver learn about soybeans?

• They put nutrients into the soil.

• They are harmful to people

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Which event happened LAST?

• Carver went to college.

• People built monuments to celebrate Carver’s life.

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