Black History Month Flashcard

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When was Sojourner Truth born?

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1797

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Sojourner Truth fought for the freedom of slaves and for ____________.

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women's rights

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Why were Martin Luther King Jr.'s protests effective in bringing about change?

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They were non-violent protests that focused on peaceful action rather than hate.

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What speech is Martin Luther King Jr. most known for?

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The "I Have a Dream" Speech

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What type of leader was Martin Luther King Jr.?

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Civil Rights

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Harriet Tubman was born a ________ on a plantation in Maryland in either 1820 or 1821.

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slave

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What is Harriet Tubman most known for?

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helping on the Underground Railroad

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Which of the following did Harriet Tubman NOT DO during her lifetime? help slaves escape on the Underground Railroad, serve as a nurse for Union soldiers, became a spy for the North during the Civil War, Advise Abraham Lincoln about slavery in the country

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Advise Abraham Lincoln about slavery in the country

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How did Frederick Douglas learn to read?

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By watching others

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Which president was Frederick Douglas able to advise about African American soldiers?

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Abraham Lincoln