What reason is Abraham Lincoln honored for Black history month?

He signed a law to free enslaved Africans in the south.

Who are the two historical figures whose birthdays are recognized in Feb?

Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln

What exactly did Frederick Douglass do?

Fought against slavery, by writing and preaching

Why did Dr. Carter G. Woodson create Negro History Week?

History books only had black people as slaves., Black history was essential to the survival of the race.

Why is Black History Month celebrated in February?

Two historical figures birthdays are in February

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1
Black History Month was originally called?
Negro History Month
Colored History Month
Juneteenth
Negro History Week
2
What reason is Abraham Lincoln honored for Black history month?
He was a abolistionist
He signed a law to free enslaved Africans in the south.
He freed all enslaved Africans in America.
He played basketball
3
What other countries celebrate Black History Month?
Nigeria and Jamaica
Ireland and Brazil
The United Kingdom and France
United Kingdom and Canada
4
Who are the two historical figures whose birthdays are recognized in Feb?
Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln
Medar Evers and Stokley Carmichael
Abraham Lincoln and Jesse Jackson
Frederick Douglass and W.E.B Dubois
5
Who is credited with the creation of Black History Month?
Booker T. Washington
Dr. Carter G. Woodson
Marcus Garvey
Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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Why did Lincoln sign a law that freed enslaved Africans?
He wanted to cripple the south
His wife was Black
He thought slavery was wrong
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What year did Negro History Week begin
1926
1967
1867
2006
8
What exactly did Frederick Douglass do?
Signed the Emancipation Proclamation
Fought against slavery, by writing and preaching
Was a spy for the confederate army
Fought in the Civil war
9
What President of the 70's officially designated Feb. as Black History Month?
Ronald Reagan
Richard Nixon
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
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Why did Dr. Carter G. Woodson create Negro History Week?
If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.
He was upset with how blacks were treated in society.
History books only had black people as slaves.
Black history was essential to the survival of the race.
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What college proposed celebrating Black History Month
Howard University
Southern University
Kent State University
Not Grambling University. They couldn't get into Southern.
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Why is Black History Month celebrated in February?
It is the shortest month of the year
Coldest month
Two historical figures birthdays are in February
The govt officially recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King in Feb
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Black History Month is celebrated in how many other countries besides the U.S
Three
None
hundreds
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