Overcoming Obstacles ...

George Washington Carver overcame many obstacles that could have stopped him from becoming a successful, happy man. He always believed that every person had great value. Read the words below and draw a line matching them to the right definitions.

A. Racism Sicknesses like whooping cough or the croup.

B. Segregation The loss of both parents.

C. Prejudice The belief that people of one race are better than people of other races.

D. Illness A predetermined judgment about someone.

E. Becoming Orphaned The separation of people because of differences.

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