George Washington Carver's Impact at Tuskegee

George Washington Carver was invited by Booker T. Washington to lead the agricultural department at the Tuskegee Institute. He discovered that Southern cotton farms were failing due to nutrient-depleted soil and advocated for crop rotation with soybeans, cowpeas, and sweet potatoes. This practice revitalized the soil and improved cotton yields. Later, when boll weevils devastated cotton crops, Carver suggested planting peanuts, which led to the creation of various peanut-based products. His work significantly benefited Southern farmers, both Black and White.

Who invited George Washington Carver to join the Tuskegee Institute?

• Nat Turner

• Frederick Douglass

• Booker T. Washington

• Harriet Tubman

What was the primary reason Carver suggested crop rotation to Southern farmers?

• To improve the diet of farm animals

• To increase the variety of crops grown

• To allow the soil to regain nutrients

• To diversify the farmers' income sources

Which pest caused significant damage to Southern cotton crops?

• Caterpillar

• Locust

• Boll weevil

• Aphid

What alternative crop did Carver suggest to combat the boll weevil infestation?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Soybeans

• Peanuts

Which of the following products did Carver develop from peanuts?

• Vinegar

• Cheese

• Soap

• Bread

What was Carver's main motivation in sharing his peanut product discoveries?

• To help Southern farmers succeed

• To become wealthy

• To gain fame

• To start a business

How did Carver's work impact Southern agriculture?

• It led to the decline of cotton farming

• It introduced new pests to the region

• It helped farmers diversify and succeed

• It caused soil depletion