Garrett Morgan

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Where was Garrett Morgan born?

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Paris, Kentucky

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When was Garrett Morgan born?

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March 4, 1877

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What did Garrett Morgan invent to improve street safety?

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A three-way traffic signal

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What was the main problem with street signals in the 1920s?

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The signals did not provide clear indicators to drivers

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What was Garrett Morgan's background?

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He was born into a large family and faced challenges including poverty and limited education.

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How did drivers navigate busy city streets in the 1920s?

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By relying on hand signals from police officers or making educated guesses.

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Morgan is credited with inventing a _________ that was used during World War 1.

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Gas mask

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True or False: Morgan created a hair-straightening product that became popular among African-American women.

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True

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The three-way traffic signal that used red, yellow, and green signals to indicate when a driver should stop, slow down, or proceed with ______.

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Caution

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True or False: Garrett Morgan was an African American inventor and businessman.

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True