The Supreme Court declared that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional in this case

Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

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Introduction to Black History. See how much your students know about key African American figures and moments in history! #BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth

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1
When the 15th Amendment passed in 1870, what did African Americans gain in the United States?
Freedom to partake in any activity that whites could
Voting Rights
Citizenship
Equal Protection Under the Law
2
This term means "refusing to buy a good or use a service as a punishment or form of protest" -
Sit-In
March
Boycott
Smuggle
3
This person stated: "Man, if you gotta ask what jazz is, you'll never know."
Ella Fitzgerald
Louis Armstrong
Aretha Franklin
Frank Sinatra
4
What name was given to the escape system led by Harriet Tubman that slaves used in the 1800s?
The Fleet to Freedom
The Righteous Road
The Underground Railroad
The Pony Express
5
He discovered hundreds of uses for previously useless foods, and most notably, the peanut:
Reggie Jackson
Dr. Charles Drew
Michael Steele
George Washington Carver
6
Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player?
Jackie Robinson
Ty Cobb
Ernie Banks
Satchel Paige
7
What war between the North and South was fought over the future of slavery in America?
World War II
The Spanish-American War
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
8
The Supreme Court declared that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional in this case
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857)
Loving v. Virginia (1967)
Roe v. Wade (1973)
9
What is the purpose of Black History Month?
celebrate the contributions & achievements of African Americans
all of the above
bring awareness to often overlooked aspects of Black history and culture
educate people about systemic racism & struggles & triumphs of Black people
10
Who was the first African American President?
Thurgood Marshall
Michelle Obama
Barack Obama
Oprah Winfrey

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