Discovering Elijah McCoy's Inventions

What is Elijah McCoy best known for?

• Inventing the telephone

• Developing a lubrication system for steam engines

• Creating the first electric light bulb

• Designing the first airplane

What was the name of the device Elijah McCoy invented to improve steam engines?

• The McCoy Engine

• The Automatic Lubricator

• The Steam Enhancer

• The Engine Booster

What phrase is often associated with Elijah McCoy's inventions?

• "The Real McCoy"

• "The Genuine Article"

• "The True Original"

• "The Authentic Device"

Which of the following industries benefited most from McCoy's lubrication system?

• Textile

• Automotive

• Railroad

• Aviation

Elijah Mccoy is one of the success stories of the

• Brooklyn Bridge

• Underground Railroad

• The Big Storm

• WhistleBlower

After long travels Elijah Mccoy's family arrived in

• New York

• Canada

• Florida

• New Jersey

His parents were enslaved in

• New York

• New Orleans

• Kentucky

• Georgia

How many children did his family have?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 12

Where was Mccoy educated?

• Edinburgh Scotland

• Manhattan New York

• Atlanta Georgia

• Pennsylvania

Elijah Mccoy was an

• Great Writer

• Swimmer

• Noble Trainer

• Inventive Engineer