George Washington Carver (1864-1943), was an American scientist, botanist, educator, and inventor. He is believed to have been born into slavery in Missouri in January 1864. Carver's reputation is based on his research into and promotion of alternative crops to cotton, such as peanuts, soybeans and sweet potatoes, which also aided nutrition for farm families. Carver's work on peanuts was intended to provide an alternative crop.George Washington Carver (1864-1943), was an American scientist, botanist, educator, and inventor. He is believed to have been born into slavery in Missouri in January 1864. Carver's reputation is based on his research into and promotion of alternative crops to cotton, such as peanuts, soybeans and sweet potatoes, which also aided nutrition for farm families. Carver's work on peanuts was intended to provide an alternative crop.
George Washington Carver (1864-1943), was an American scientist, botanist, educator, and inventor. He is believed to have been born into slavery in Missouri in January 1864. Carver's reputation is based on his research into and promotion of alternative crops to cotton, such as peanuts, soybeans and sweet potatoes, which also aided nutrition for farm families. Carver's work on peanuts was intended to provide an alternative crop.