Sarah Goode

The video focuses on Sarah Elisabeth Goode, an African-American inventor born in 1855. She was the second African-American woman to receive a U.S. patent for her invention of the folding cabinet bed, a precursor to the Murphy bed. Born enslaved in Ohio, she gained freedom after the Civil War and moved to Chicago, where she married and had children. Her invention addressed space management issues in homes, leading to her patent in 1885. Sarah passed away in 1905, leaving a legacy of innovation.

In which year was Sarah Elisabeth Goode born?

• 1885

• 1865

• 1875

• 1855

What was the profession of Sarah's husband, Archibald Goode?

• Blacksmith

• Carpenter

• Tailor

• Baker

What problem did Sarah Goode aim to solve with her invention?

• Noise pollution in cities

• High cost of furniture

• Space management in small apartments

• Lack of affordable housing

What was the unique feature of Sarah Goode's folding cabinet bed?

• It could transform into a sofa

• It had built-in lighting

• It was made of metal

• It resembled a desk when folded

In what year did Sarah Elisabeth Goode receive her patent?

• 1890

• 1885

• 1880

• 1900