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Railroad To Freedom

I lead the slaves to freedom on my railroad but I have never conducted a train. Who am I?
I lead the slaves to freedom on my railroad but I have never conducted a train. Who am I?
Hint:
Harriet Tubman
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Train Riddles 
Solved: 72%
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America's First Clock Riddle

Without me, you could not tell time, for I invented America's first clock. Who am I?
Without me, you could not tell time, for I invented America's first clock. Who am I?
Hint:
Benjamin Banneker
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Clock Riddles Time Riddles 
Solved: 48%
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Touch Tone Pioneer

This African American pioneer fostered the invention of touch tone phones and the portable fax. Who is it?
Hint:
Dr. Shirley Jackson
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Riddles For Students 
Solved: 54%
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Father Of The Peanut

Some call me the father of the peanut, for I discovered 300 useful things made of the peanut. Who am I?
Hint:
George Washington Carver
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Solved: 80%
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Fought For Education Riddle

I saw education as the key to improving the lives of African-Americans in the 1900s, and fought to educate my people. Who am I?
Hint:
Mary McLeod Bethune
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Solved: 46%
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Missionary Among Slaves

I lived from 1797 to 1883.
I was a missionary among slaves in New York.
I used my talent of speaker for the slavery movement.
My name was changed by a Quaker family to Van Wagener.
Hint:
Sojourner Truth
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Solved: 52%
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Fighting For Black Americans Riddle

I was born on May 19,1925. I fought for black Americans. I was a leader of the nation of Islam. Who am I?
I was born on May 19,1925.
I fought for black Americans.
I was a leader of the nation of Islam.
Who am I?
Hint:
Malcolm X
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Solved: 71%
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African American Poet Riddle

I am a famous African American female poet and slave. Who Am I?
Hint:
Phyllis Wheatley
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Name Riddles 
Solved: 58%
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Going To High Places

My invention makes it easier for people to get to high places without climbing stairs. What did I invent?
Hint:
The elevator. Invented by Alexander Miles
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Solved: 95%
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The Mechanically Inclined Inventor

This inventor was mechanically inclined. He invented the traffic signal and gas mask. Who is It?
Hint:
Garret Morgan
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Solved: 67%
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Keeping You Cool

My name is Frederick McKinley Jones, and I invented the machine that keeps you nice and cool on hot summer days. What did I invent?
Hint:
Air conditioner
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Solved: 50%
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An Unpopular Invention

My invention is not very popular with people who visit the doctor. It is pointy and sometimes makes people cry. Who am I and what did I invent?
Hint:
Phil Brooks, the disposable needle
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Solved: 38%
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Lawn Mower Riddle

My invention makes cutting grass easier. The modern lawn mower. Who am I?
Hint:
John Albert "L.A." Burr
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Solved: 39%
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Innovating Golf

My invention can be found on a golf course. I come in many colors and help golfers tee off! What did I invent?
Hint:
The Golf Tee
Invented by George Franklin Grant
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Solved: 50%
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A Blazing Invention

I invented the tools that can help put out small fires, fire extinguishers. Who am I?
Hint:
T. Marshall
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Solved: 44%

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