George Washington Carver and Ruby Bridges

Why was it hard for George Washington Carver to go to school? SS1H1a

• He had to work on the farm

• His parents dod not want him to go to school.

• Most schools would not take African American students.

Both Ruby Bridges and George Washington Carver lived in states located in what part of the country? SS1H1a

• East

• North

• South

George Washington Carver used what two crops to make products? SS1H1a

• peanuts and sweet potatoes

• almonds and carrots

• squash and tomatoes

Which of the following was Ruby Bridges the first to do ? SS1H1a

• First black student to attend an all white elementary school in the South.

• First balck womand to give up her seat on a bus to a white man.

• c. First black student to attend a new all black school in the South.

What sentence explains how your life today is different from Ruby Bridges? SS1H1b

• Schools are not built.

• Schools are segregated.

• Schools are open to all students.

Which historical figure is in the image below? SS1H1a

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington Carver

Which word BEST describes Ruby Bridges? SS1CG1

• Brave

• Scared

• Tired

Which of the following did George Washington Carver invent many ways to use? SS1H1b

• Electricity

• Peanuts

• Water

Which historical figure is in the image below? SS1H1a

• Ruby Bridges

• Benjamin Franklin

• Rosa Parks

Which of the following positve character traits did George Washington Carver display? SS1CG1

• disrespectfulness

• equality

• selfishness