When is Black History Month celebrated?
February
What year did European colonizers first bring slaves into America colonies?
1619
How long was slavery practiced in America?
Over 200 years
Who was the first Black president of the United States?
Barack Obama
What was the name of the African American woman who refused to give up her seat on the bus which helped spark the civil rights movement in America?
Rosa Parks
In what year did America start celebrating Black History Month?
1976
What was the name of African American historian who began to document Black history?
Carter G. Woodsen
Who were the two historical figures that influenced the abolishment of slavery?
Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln
What is an "abolitionist"?
A person who wants to end the practice of slavery
What was the name of the document that Abraham Lincoln signed in 1863, officially ending legal slavery?
Emancipation Proclamation
What famous African American civil rights figure gave the "I Have a Dream" speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the name of the African American man who sparked protests around the world after being murdered by the police in 2020?
George Floyd
What was the name of the African American activist who led many enslaved people into freedom with the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Name one modern day Black icon
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