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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Latimer's partner?

2. In what year did McCoy obtain his first patent?

3. In what year did Edison invent the electric light?

4. What was so unique about the item?

5. What status was given to Banneker's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Banneker became interested in politics. Which event did Banneker attend? Which speech moved Banneker the most in regards to the new government?

2. What problems did McCoy notice on his job as a railroad fireman? What were McCoy's thoughts on the process? What did McCoy do to remedy the situation?

3. What astounding accomplishment did Banneker make in regards to the building of Washington, DC?

4. The text claims that Banneker was born of unusual stock. What does that mean?

5. What job did Lewis Latimer get that helped to propel him into the field of drafting? What did Latimer propose to his employers? How did it affect his career?

6. How did Latimer's case change the face of the law in regards to escaped slaves?

7. hen did McCoy obtain his first patent? What was the invention? What other inventions can be attributed to McCoy?

8. Describe George Latimer's contribution to the abolitionist movement, how it came about, and which famous people helped Latimer along the way.

9. What gift was given to Banneker? What about the gift fascinated Banneker to the point of near obsession?

10. Banneker's grandparents were farmers. Explain why the couple had unusual success and with which crops.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Garrett A. Morgan was the inventor of the "Safety Hood" also referred to as the "Breathing Helmet." Write a 1000 word essay on the invention OR an essay from the point of view of Morgan. Be sure to include the 1916 catastrophe involving the Cleveland Water Works. How did Morgan feel about the rescue? What advancements were made on the Safety Hood? What are the most common uses today?

Essay Topic 2

Banneker attended the Third Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Explain the reason for Banneker's attendance. Was it unusual for a black man to attend such a political function? Why was Banneker so interested in Thomas Jefferson? What were the pros and cons of Jefferson according to Banneker? Why do you think the founding fathers chose to listen to a black man when it came to reconstructing the plans for Washington, D.C.? What was Banneker's greatest contribution?

Essay Topic 3

Granville T. Woods was commonly referred to as "The Black Edison." Write a 1000 word essay on Wood's work as it compares to Edison's work. Do you think Woods was flattered or insulted by the comparison to Edison? Which inventions of Edison's inspired Woods and vice versa? What was the relationship between Woods and Edison?

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