Carver’s Quest for Education....

George Washington Carver was a lifetime learner. Check the correct answers.

1. Young George was allowed to attend school at the Locust Grove School near the Carver farm.

TRUE

FALSE

2. George and his brother went to school in Neosho, Missouri at the Lincoln School, a school just for black children.

TRUE

FALSE

3. George attended school in Ft. Scott, Kansas.

TRUE

FALSE

4. George traveled throughout the state of Kansas to finish his high school education.

TRUE

FALSE

5. George was disappointed when he was not allowed to attend Highland College because of his skin color.

TRUE

FALSE

6. George attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa.

TRUE

FALSE

7. George was the only black student at Iowa State College.

TRUE

FALSE

8. George earned his college degree in art at Iowa State College.

TRUE

FALSE

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George Washington Carver National Monument Certificate of Achievement

National Park Service

This certificate of achievement certifies that

has successfully completed all of the requirements of the George Washington Carver Junior Ranger Program and as such is duly awarded the position of Junior Ranger.

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