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George Washington Carver's Impact on Agriculture

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What was the primary factor that led George Washington Carver to encourage Southern farmers to diversify crops?

To reduce reliance on foreign imports of agricultural goods.
To create new markets for agricultural products.
To increase the production of cotton and maximize profits.
To improve soil fertility and prevent depletion. (correct)

What was the significance of Carver's work in developing over 400 marketable products from crops like peanuts and sweet potatoes?

It reduced the need for imported agricultural products from other countries.
It helped to restore the economic vitality of the Southern agricultural sector. (correct)
It made Southern farmers completely reliant on these crops for their income.
It shifted the Southern economy away from an industrial focus to an agricultural one.

Which of the following is NOT a direct contribution of George Washington Carver identified in the text?

He played a key role in promoting education and improving the lives of African Americans in the South.
He conducted research that led to the development of commercially viable products from crops other than cotton.
He developed sustainable farming techniques that helped to restore soil fertility.
He encouraged the development of new agricultural technologies for food production. (correct)

Why did George Washington Carver urge Southern farmers to cultivate nitrogen-rich crops like peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans?

<p>He understood that these crops could replenish the soil's nutrients that had been depleted by cotton cultivation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most prominent theme discussed in the excerpt about George Washington Carver?

<p>The efforts of an individual to contribute to the betterment of Southern agriculture and the economy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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George Washington Carver

An African American scientist who improved Southern agriculture.

Tuskegee Institute

An institution founded by Booker T. Washington where Carver taught agriculture.

Crop diversification

The practice of growing different crops to improve soil and economy.

Spingarn Medal

An award given to Carver in 1923 for his contributions to agriculture.

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Nitrogen-rich crops

Crops like peanuts and sweet potatoes that enrich soil nutrients.