Shoemaking patents: Identify the African-American inventor who received five patents in shoemaking. Full question: What African-American inventor received 5 patents in the field of shoemaking? Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Jan Ernst Matzeliger
Garrett Morgan
Elijah McCoy
Granville T. Woods

Correct Answer: Jan Ernst Matzeliger

Explanation:

Given data

Field: Shoemaking inventions; late 19th century.

Concept / Approach
Jan Ernst Matzeliger developed the lasting machine and related improvements, earning multiple U.S. patents and revolutionizing shoe production.

Other options
Garrett Morgan — Traffic signal, safety hood. Elijah McCoy — Lubrication devices. Granville T. Woods — Numerous electrical/railway innovations.

Final Answer
Jan Ernst Matzeliger.

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