Alexander Miles and His Inventions

Who was Alexander Miles?

• 
  A celebrated athlete

• A well-known author

• A prominent black inventor

• A famous musician

What was Alexander Miles most known for inventing?

• The telephone

• The steam engine

• Automatic elevator doors

• The light bulb

What problem did Alexander Miles aim to solve with his invention?

• Elevator safety

• Elevator speed

• Elevator noise

• Elevator cost

Where was Alexander Miles born?

• California

• Ohio

• New York

• Texas

What was Alexander Miles' profession before he became an inventor?

• Doctor

• Barber

• Engineer

• Teacher

What was Alexander Miles' role in the Duluth Chamber of Commerce?

• First African-American member

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• President

What did Alexander Miles do with his profits from barbering?

• Invested in stocks

• Opened a restaurant

• Bought a real estate agency

• Started a school

What did Alexander Miles use to automate the elevator doors?

• Magnets and sensors

• Chains and pulleys

• Levers and rollers

• Springs and gears

In which year did Alexander Miles receive a patent for his elevator invention?

• 1899

• 1901

• 1875

• 1887

What was the impact of Alexander Miles' elevator patent?

• It was only used in his hotel

• It was never used

• It is still seen in contemporary designs

• It made elevators more expensive