George Washington Carver — Questions and answers

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What big problem did George Washington Carver try to solve when he started his work?

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  1. Farmers had too many peanuts and sweet potatoes.
  2. The soil was very tired and unhealthy from growing cotton all the time. ✓
  3. People didn't know how to cook food in the American South.
  4. There were no scientists at the Tuskegee Institute.

Answer: The soil was very tired and unhealthy from growing cotton all the time.

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What was Carver's first big challenge when he came to the Tuskegee Institute?

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  1. To build a new laboratory for his experiments.
  2. To teach farmers how to grow even more cotton.
  3. To convince farmers to stop growing only cotton and plant other crops. ✓
  4. To find a way to make cotton grow faster.

Answer: To convince farmers to stop growing only cotton and plant other crops.

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How many different products did George Washington Carver create from the peanut?

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  1. About 10 food products.
  2. Exactly 300 products.
  3. Over 300 different products. ✓
  4. Only peanut butter and peanut milk.

Answer: Over 300 different products.

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What was the 'Jesup Wagon' or 'movable school' used for?

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  1. To take scientists on trips around the country.
  2. To bring new types of crops to the market to sell.
  3. To teach farmers practical lessons about farming right on their farms. ✓
  4. To collect all the crops that farmers grew.

Answer: To teach farmers practical lessons about farming right on their farms.

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How did Carver's work help people's health in the American South?

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  1. He opened many new hospitals for sick people.
  2. He gave them medicine to cure all diseases.
  3. He taught them how to cook different dishes.
  4. He introduced healthy foods like protein-rich peanuts and vitamin-rich sweet potatoes. ✓

Answer: He introduced healthy foods like protein-rich peanuts and vitamin-rich sweet potatoes.

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What part of George Washington Carver's work still inspires people today?

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  1. Building new factories for cars.
  2. Modern sustainable farming practices and plant-based materials. ✓
  3. Only studying the history of cotton farming.
  4. Discovering new types of animals.

Answer: Modern sustainable farming practices and plant-based materials.

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