Black Pioneers of Science and Invention Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Louis Haber
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 99 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Black Pioneers of Science and Invention Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Louis Haber
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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. Which inventor was most often compared to Thomas Edison?

2. Rillieux became interested in the process of refining which of the following?

3. What item was given to Banneker as a gift?

4. What was the surname name of Banneker's grandmother?

5. For which newspaper did Latimer work as a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. List at least five of Woods' inventions.

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

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

4. What type of company did Woods start? Was the company lucrative? What was Woods' preferred occupation?

5. 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?

6. What was the reason Rillieux decided to leave New Orleans? Where did Rillieux go?

7. What activity did Banneker undertake when he was 41 years old? Why was the project important?

8. Discuss Wood's first patent. What patent soon followed? How were Woods' patents connected?

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

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

Louis Tompkins Wright was most well known for his work in developing a vaccination for smallpox during his tenure in the US Army's Medical Corps. Wright also introduced what kind of medicine? What other field did Wright work in that made significant advancements? How did Wright become involved in research? Did Wright continue to work as a surgeon? Create a time line of Wright's life, education, and professional life.

Essay Topic 2

The Underground Railroad played a part in more than one scientist's life. Discuss the importance of the Underground Railroad. How did it work? Why was it important? Who used it? What benefits came from using the Underground Railroad? Write an essay on the Underground Railroad. Be sure to include the experiences of scientists like George Latimer and Elijah McCoy.

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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