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George Washington Carver. By Dorian and Aidan. Early Years. Born in 1864 He was born into slavery Him and his mother were kidnapped Mom taught George how to read and write because black students were not allowed to go to school. He eventually earned a Master’s Degree in Science.
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George Washington Carver By Dorian and Aidan
Early Years • Born in 1864 • He was born into slavery • Him and his mother were kidnapped • Mom taught George how to read and write because black students were not allowed to go to school. • He eventually earned a Master’s Degree in Science
Family Life • Dad • Mom • Brother
Important Contributions • Did science research that discovered many uses for peanuts, soybeans, sweet potatoes and pecans • Died in 1943 at age 78
Other Interesting Facts We Learned • Believed there is a use for almost everything. • He invented products that included plastics, paints and dyes. • He died on Jan 5, 1943