Frederick McKinley Jones's Innovations and Impact

Frederick McKinley Jones's Innovations and Impact

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Interactive Video

History, Science, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Frederick McKinley Jones, a prolific African-American inventor from Minnesota, revolutionized the refrigeration industry with his invention of the first mechanical refrigeration unit for trucks. This innovation enabled the transport of fresh food across the country, leading to the rise of supermarkets and fast food industries. Jones held over 60 patents and was posthumously awarded the National Medal of Technology. His work continues to impact modern society, including the transport of vaccines during the pandemic.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What industries did Frederick McKinley Jones's most famous invention help create?

Automobile and aviation

Frozen foods and supermarkets

Pharmaceuticals and healthcare

Textile and fashion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Frederick McKinley Jones spend his early years working on mechanical equipment?

Halleck, Minnesota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Bloomington, Minnesota

New York, New York

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the early inventions by Jones that demonstrated his mechanical genius?

An electric bicycle

A steam engine

A solar-powered vehicle

A snowmobile with a car engine and airplane propeller

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Joe Numero initially react when he met Frederick McKinley Jones?

He ignored him

He immediately recognized his genius

He thought it was a joke

He offered him a partnership

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did Jones face while racing cars?

Weather conditions

Bigoted drivers refusing to compete against him

Lack of funding

Mechanical failures

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the bet between Joe Numero and his friend regarding a refrigerated trailer?

Jones created a prototype within weeks

Jones failed to create a prototype

They decided to invest in another technology

The idea was abandoned

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During World War II, what was Jones's invention used for by the military?

Communications equipment

Building military vehicles

Storing and transporting blood, medicine, and food

Transporting troops

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