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13 Fun Facts about Black History
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In what year did Black History Month become a month long celebration?
1955
1926
1964
1976
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In which countries is Black History Month celebrated?
China
Mexico
Africa
Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Ireland, and the Netherlands.
3
Who was the father of Black History Month
Clarence Thomas
Carter G Woodson
Martin Luther King
Booker T Washington
4
When did Jackie Robinson become the first African American Major League Baseball player?
April 8, 1943
March 15, 1962
April 5, 1947
February 9, 1948
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When did the celebration of Black History Week begin?
1926
1963
1957
1923
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Why do we celebrate Black History Month?
To better understand the world around us
To honor Black people who fought for civil rights.
It's a chance to acknowledge and celebrate Black achievement.
All of the above
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Why do we celebrate Black History month in February?
All of the above
Douglas and Lincoln both played a significant role in ending slavery.
Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln both had birthdays in February.
Instead of creating a new celebration, Woodson thought to extend tradition.
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Congress passed "National Black History Month" into law in
1936
1962
1986
1926
9
Madam C.J. Walker was the first woman to become a self-made millionaire.
True
False
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Why should people of all ethnic backgrounds celebrate Black History Month?
To learn about people who made a impact on the human race.
To learn more about the history of us all.
All races are equal, to be respected, ackowledged and celebrated.
Understand other cultures better
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Who was the first African American President of the United States?
Hiram Rhodes Revels
Michael Jordan
Barack Obama
Thurgood Marshall
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_____ was the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives in 1968.
Mary Lou Little
Rosa Parks
Shirley Chisholm
Oprah Winfrey
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Claudette Colvin was arrested 9 months before Rosa Parks for not giving up her seat on the bus to white passengers.
True
False
