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Which crop was not primarily promoted by George Washington Carver as an alternative to cotton?
Which crop was not primarily promoted by George Washington Carver as an alternative to cotton?
- Corn (correct)
- Soybeans
- Sweet potatoes
- Peanuts
What was George Washington Carver's role at the Tuskegee Institute?
What was George Washington Carver's role at the Tuskegee Institute?
- Director of Agriculture (correct)
- Dean of Students
- Professor of Chemistry
- Head of Engineering
Which notable recognition did George Washington Carver receive in 1923?
Which notable recognition did George Washington Carver receive in 1923?
- Pulitzer Prize
- Spingarn Medal (correct)
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Nobel Prize in Chemistry
How many products did Carver develop from peanuts between 1900 and 1920?
How many products did Carver develop from peanuts between 1900 and 1920?
What significant event took place when Carver addressed the US House of Representatives in 1921?
What significant event took place when Carver addressed the US House of Representatives in 1921?
What was the primary reason Carver advocated for crop diversification?
What was the primary reason Carver advocated for crop diversification?
What was Carver's first academic milestone?
What was Carver's first academic milestone?
Which philosophy influenced Carver's belief in the importance of education?
Which philosophy influenced Carver's belief in the importance of education?
In what way did Carver primarily contribute to the Southern US economy?
In what way did Carver primarily contribute to the Southern US economy?
What was a major focus of Carver's agricultural research?
What was a major focus of Carver's agricultural research?
Flashcards
George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver
An African American agricultural scientist who innovated farming techniques.
Soil Improvement Methods
Soil Improvement Methods
Techniques to enhance soil health and fertility, proposed by Carver.
Commercial Products from Crops
Commercial Products from Crops
Carver developed 400 products from crops like peanuts and sweet potatoes.
Diverse Crop Advocacy
Diverse Crop Advocacy
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Iowa State Agricultural College
Iowa State Agricultural College
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Spingarn Medal
Spingarn Medal
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Director of Agriculture
Director of Agriculture
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Post-Civil War Economy
Post-Civil War Economy
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Education and Self-Sufficiency
Education and Self-Sufficiency
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Crop Cultivation Techniques
Crop Cultivation Techniques
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Study Notes
George Washington Carver
- African American agricultural scientist and experimenter
- Helped restore the Southern US economy
- Developed innovative soil improvement and crop cultivation methods
- Created commercially viable products from crops other than cotton
Milestones
- First African American to enroll at Iowa State Agricultural College (1894)
- Earned a degree in agriculture (1896)
- Became director of agriculture at Tuskegee Institute
Product Research
- Invented 287 products from peanuts (1900-1920)
- Developed 118 products from sweet potatoes
Recognition
- Spoke to peanut farmers in front of the US House of Representatives (1921)
- Received a standing ovation
- Awarded multiple honors, including the Spingarn Medal (1923)
Restoring the Economy
- Southern economy heavily reliant on cotton in the late 19th century
- Extensive cotton cultivation depleted nutrients in the soil
- Lower crop yields
- Carver promoted peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans
- These crops were nitrogen-rich, improving soil fertility
- Carver researched and developed derivative products from these crops
- Products like oils and dyes boosted financial yields
- Southern US became a key contributor to the US agricultural industry
Carver's Legacy
- Oversaw the Agriculture Department at Tuskegee Institute (Alabama) for 47 years
- Taught ex-slaves sustainable farming methods
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