Black History Month Flashcard

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Why is Black History Month celebrated?

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To honor the history, achievements, and contributions of Black people

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Who created Black History Month?

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Carter G. Woodson

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Why was February chosen for Black History Month in the U.S.?

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It includes the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass

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What can students do to celebrate Black History Month?

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Learn about important Black figures and their contributions

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Who refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955?

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Rosa Parks

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What was the name of the famous speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

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"I Have a Dream"

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Who was the first Black President of the United States?

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Barack Obama

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Who was known as the "Moses" for helping enslaved people escape?

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Harriet Tubman

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Who was the first African American woman in space?

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Mae Jemison

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What did Jackie Robinson do that was historic?

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Became the first African American in Major League Baseball