George Washington Carver's Contributions

George Washington Carver, known as the 'peanut man' and 'plant doctor', made significant contributions to agriculture and education. Born into slavery, he overcame numerous challenges to become a renowned scientist and educator. Carver's work at the Tuskegee Institute focused on teaching sustainable farming practices, such as crop rotation, to help black farmers become self-sufficient. He developed hundreds of products from peanuts, boosting the Southern economy. Carver's legacy is honored through various monuments, schools, and a dedicated recognition day.

What was one of the nicknames given to George Washington Carver due to his expertise in agriculture?

• The Soil Scientist

• The Crop Master

• The Plant Doctor

• The Cotton King

Which event in Carver's early life significantly impacted his upbringing?

• His enrollment in a local school

• His family's move to Kansas

• His kidnapping by Confederate Raiders

• His father's death in a farming accident

What was the reason George Washington Carver was turned away from Highland Presbyterian College?

• Lack of academic qualifications

• Health issues

• Financial constraints

• Racial discrimination

At which institution did Carver become the first black student?

• Iowa State University

• Harvard University

• Simpson College

• Tuskegee Institute

What was one of Carver's main goals while teaching at Tuskegee Institute?

• To establish a botanical garden

• To develop new plant species

• To teach black students self-sufficiency through farming

• To create a new agricultural curriculum

What agricultural problem did Carver address with crop rotation?

• Water scarcity

• Soil depletion

• Pest infestation

• Soil erosion

Which pest did Carver find could be controlled by planting peanuts?

• Boll Weevil

• Cutworms

• Locusts

• Aphids

What was one of the products Carver developed from peanuts?

• Paper

• Cooking oil

• Rubber

• Glass

What was established with Carver's life savings after his death?

• A scholarship fund

• A research laboratory

• The George Washington Carver Institute for Agriculture

• A museum in his honor

What is celebrated on January 5th in honor of Carver?

• Innovators' Day

• Peanut Appreciation Day

• George Washington Carver Recognition Day

• National Agriculture Day