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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. In what major city was Rillieux sent to get an education?
2. What was the name of Matzeliger's company?
3. What item was invented during Latimer's association with the school?
4. In what year did Latimer's former master try to claim him?
5. Early on, Latimer developed which of the following for railroad cars?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss Wood's first patent. What patent soon followed? How were Woods' patents connected?
2. What is the opening passage of the story of Benjamin Banneker? Which famous people were involved?
3. Norbert Rillieux was born to a wealthy French inventor. What invention did the father create? How did the father's education affect Norbert? Why was the decision made?
4. What gift was given to Banneker? What about the gift fascinated Banneker to the point of near obsession?
5. What was revolutionary about Matzeliger's invention? What had stopped previous inventors from creating the same machine?
6. What was the reason Rillieux decided to leave New Orleans? Where did Rillieux go?
7. Banneker became interested in politics. Which event did Banneker attend? Which speech moved Banneker the most in regards to the new government?
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 was the purpose of the telephone patents? Why were the inventions important? What industry eventually adopted the system?
10. Discuss McCoy's education and training in the engineering field.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Benjamin Banneker was a unique man that lived in Colonial times. Why was Banneker considered to be different than other blacks at the time? Examine Banneker's fascination with clocks and watches. What do you think inspired Banneker's interest in mathematics? How did Banneker develop his passion for mathematics? What were Banneker's experiences involving clocks?
Essay Topic 3
Elijah McCoy was an important part of the transportation industry. Discuss McCoy's contributions. What inspired McCoy? How did McCoy invent his first lubricating cup? Why is lubrication important? How did McCoy's invention revolutionize the railroad system? How did the work inspire the phrase: "Is that the real McCoy?"
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