George Washington Carver's Contributions and Life

The video explores the life and achievements of George Washington Carver, a prominent African-American scientist known for his work in agricultural science. Born in 1864, Carver overcame numerous challenges to become a leading figure in agricultural innovation. He was the first African American to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural science and later worked at the Tuskegee Institute. Carver's research on peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans significantly improved the lives of poor farmers in the South. His legacy is honored with a national monument near his birthplace.

Why did George Carver add 'Washington' to his name?

• To sound more distinguished

• It was his middle name

• To honor his father

• Because of Booker T. Washington

What nickname did George's neighbors give him due to his ability to nurse sick plants back to life?

• The Plant Whisperer

• The Garden Wizard

• The Green Thumb

• The Plant Doctor

Which college did George Washington Carver attend to study art?

• Simpson College

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Stanford University

What degree did George Washington Carver receive in 1894?

• Bachelor of Arts

• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science

• Master of Science in Agricultural Science

• Doctorate in Botany

Who offered George Washington Carver a job at Tuskegee Institute?

• Frederick Douglass

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Booker T. Washington

• Marcus Garvey

What was one of George Washington Carver's major contributions to agriculture?

• Breeding new types of cotton

• Creating synthetic fertilizers

• Inventing the tractor

• Developing crop rotation methods

What insect did George Washington Carver discover was destroying cotton crops?

• Aphids

• Boll weevils

• Caterpillars

• Locusts

What was the purpose of George Washington Carver's Jesup Wagon?

• To transport crops

• To serve as a mobile classroom

• To sell peanuts

• To travel across the country

Which U.S. President consulted George Washington Carver on agricultural issues?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Abraham Lincoln

What was George Washington Carver's significant posthumous recognition?

• A university named after him

• A state holiday

• A national monument

• A Nobel Prize