Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan

What did Garrett Morgan invent that helped regulate traffic?

• Airplane

• Toaster

• Sunglasses

• Traffic signal

What color did the first traffic signal invented by Garrett Morgan have?

• Red, green, and yellow

• Pink, silver, and gold

• Black, white, and brown

• Blue, orange, and purple

When did Garrett Morgan receive a patent for his traffic signal invention?

• 1905

• 1923

• 1940

• 1912

What problem did Garrett Morgan's gas mask invention solve?

• Helping people breathe underwater

• Protecting people from inhaling toxic gases and smoke

• Filtering out bad odors from the air

• Preventing people from getting sunburned

What other invention did Garrett make?

• Can opener

• Sewing machine

• Toaster

• Microwave

What year did Garrett Morgan receive a patent for his gas mask invention?

• 1938

• 1925

• 1914

• 1900

How did Garrett Morgan's gas mask design differ from previous designs?

• It was made of paper and string

• It had no breathing tube

• It included a hood and a breathing tube.

• It was designed for animals instead of humans

What material did Garrett Morgan use to make his gas mask more effective?

• charcoal

• wood

• plastic

• glass

How did Garrett Morgan's inventions impact the safety of people?

• Increased safety through inventions like the toaster and vacuum cleaner

• Had no impact on safety

• Improved safety through inventions like the traffic signal and gas mask

• Worsened safety through inventions like the fire alarm and seat belt

Why is Garrett Morgan's work important in history?

• His inventions and contributions to safety

• His involvement in politics

• His contributions to fashion

• His work in agriculture