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Match the African-American inventor with his or her invention.

A. Guitar

B. Medicine Tray (1987)

C. Lawn Mower (unknown)

D. Mop (1893)

E. Light Bulb Filament

F. Ironing Board (1892)

G. Range Oven (1876)

H. (modern method of making) Ice cream (1832)

I. Fire Extinguisher (1872)

J. Wrench

1. Augustus Jackson

2. Thomas W. Stewart

3. Thomas Carrington

4. Robert Flemming Jr.

5. Sarah Boone

6. John A. Johnson

7. Joan Clark

8. John Burr

9. Lewis Howard Latimer

10. Thomas J. Martin

Questions compiled by Robert Felton.

Match the African-American inventor with his or her invention.
Answers 1-H, 2-D, 3-G, 4-A, 5-F, 6-J, 7-B, 8-C,
9-E,10-I