Historical Events

Question 1

The Brown v. Board of Education case ruled against segregation in schools in what year?

Accepted Answer

1954

Question 2

Who was included in the 15th Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Black men

Question 3

Who has been known as the fastest runner in the world clocking speed of 28 miles per hr.?

Accepted Answer

Usain Bolt

Question 4

Born in Virginia, he earned straight As before attending UCLA on a full tennis scholarship.

Accepted Answer

Arthur Ashe

Question 5

This Amendment granted citizens equal civil and legal rights…

Accepted Answer

14th Amendment

Question 6

In addition to running a clothing line, Serena Williams is a world-class player of this sport.

Accepted Answer

Tennis

Question 7

The Greenwood District in Tulsa, OK was known as…

Accepted Answer

"Black Wall Street"

Question 8

Which President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

Accepted Answer

Abraham Lincoln

Question 9

When did the Emancipation Proclamation go into effect?

Accepted Answer

1863

Question 10

Which of the following things did The Greenwood District NOT have?

Accepted Answer

An Apple Store

Question 11

Who cast the first African American vote after the 15th Amendment was passed?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Mundy Peterson

Question 12

In what state did Dred Scott file his initial lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

Missouri

Question 13

The Fifteenth Amendment granted this right to male U.S. Citizens.

Accepted Answer

The right to vote

Questions 13