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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. How long did it take for Banneker to create the item?

2. How many patents were held by McCoy?

3. To which state did Woods move?

4. How old was Lewis hen his father left?

5. Matzeliger was born in 1852 in which country?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did the public receive McCoy's inventions? What common phrase showed the industries' appreciation for McCoy's work?

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

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

5. What barrier did Banneker face when he decided to create a clock from scratch?

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

7. Before the invention of the Safety Hood, Garrett Morgan was involved in another field. What was the field? What invention came out of Morgan's work in that area?

8. Explain the heritage and early years of Jan Earnst Matzeliger. Where did the family originate? At what age did Matzeliger come to the US?

9. Who was Benjamin Banneker? What was Banneker's contribution to the country?

10. What items did Banneker use to assist in creating the project? How long did it take to build? What was unusual about the piece?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some cities, foreign and domestic, seemed to be more open to accepting black pioneers in science. Why were some cities friendlier than others? Which were the most open and supportive? Which were oppressive? How did the scientists deal with the oppression in some cities? What foreign cities contributed to the education and professional life of a scientist? Examine the scientists' experiences in the cities of their youth. Be sure to include Carver's experiences in New Orleans.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

One of the most influential people in the field of surgery was Daniel Hale Williams. Examine Williams' professional career, innovations, and advancements in surgery. Also discuss at length Williams' professional associations and efforts to fight racism. Include Williams' relationship with Dr. George Hall.

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