USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1896, Booker T. Washington needed someone to teach agriculture at Tuskegee. George Washington Carver was just finishing his master’s degree in agriculture science at Iowa State. Washington offered Carver the job.

Detailed explanation-2: -He was committed to improving the lives of African-Americans after the Civil War. Washington advocated economic independence through self-help, hard work, and a practical education. His drive and vision built Tuskegee into a major African-American presence and place of learning.

Detailed explanation-3: -Washington asked Rosenwald to serve on the Board of Directors of Tuskegee. Rosenwald agreed. In 1912, Rosenwald gave a small grant to the Tuskegee Institute so it could build six schools for Black students. Washington used the funds to build these schools in rural Alabama.

Detailed explanation-4: -Booker T. Washington hired George Washington Carver to teach agriculture at Tuskegee Institute in 1896. During Carver’s nearly 50 year tenure at Tuskegee Institute he created numerous products from peanuts and other plants.