Historical Figures and Their Impact

What was one of George Washington Carver's major contributions to agriculture?

• Creating the first electric car

• Developing crop rotation methods

• Designing the first airplane

• Inventing peanut butter

How did Harriet Tubman assist enslaved people on the Underground Railroad?

• By building secret tunnels

• By flying them to freedom

• By navigating with the stars

• By using a GPS device

What was a unique skill Harriet Tubman used during her missions?

• Using plants as medicine

• Flying a plane

• Writing secret codes

• Inventing new technology

What obstacle did Bessie Coleman overcome to become a pilot?

• Inventing a new type of aircraft

• Building her own airplane

• Learning to fly without an instructor

• Learning French to train in France

What was Thurgood Marshall's significant achievement in the legal field?

• Writing the first law book

• Inventing a new legal system

• Winning the Brown v. Board of Education case

• Becoming the first African-American dentist

What did Thurgood Marshall's parents originally want him to become?

• A teacher

• A lawyer

• A pilot

• A dentist

What was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s real first name?

• Mason

• Mark

• Michael

• Matthew

At what age did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. start college?

• 12

• 15

• 18

• 20

What courageous act is Ruby Bridges known for?

• Becoming the first African-American pilot

• Integrating an all-white school at six years old

• Leading a civil rights march

• Writing a famous speech

What was one of the key messages in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• The importance of technology

• The need for economic growth

• The call for racial equality

• The benefits of education