Black History Month

Black History Month

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Multiple Choice

Why were African Americans brought from Africa?

• to play games

• to work as slaves

• to fight a war

• to visit family

Multiple Select

Check all the ways that slaves were treated unfairly?

• They were forced to work without being paid.

• They did not have clean water.

• They did not have freedom.

• They were not allowed to go to school or vote.

Multiple Choice

All people in the United States thought slavery was good.

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

The struggle over slavery was one of the reasons for what war?

• The Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

• World War I

• World War II

Black History Month

A month for all the amazing people who helped break the color barrier!

What is Black History Month?

Black History Month is the whole of February. In February, people celebrate African American heroes and heroines who made history, like Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, and many others.

Why Is It Important?

It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of Africans and African Americans. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada. Black History Month is a great way to appreciate how far we have come, from slavery to segregation to equality, and all the people who fought for equality, and suffered for equality

Poll

Who do YOU think inspires you the most?

• Martin King

• Malala Yousafzai

• Ruby Bridges

• Harriet Tubman

• Oprah Winfrey

Multiple Choice

_____ sat on a bus and refused to stand up.

• Rosa Parks

• Ruby Bridges

• Martin King

• Daniel Hale Williams

Multiple Choice

I was an American trumpeter, composer, vocalist and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz. Who am I?

• Neil Armstrong

• Louis Armstrong

• Lance Armstrong

• Louis Armstreng

Open Ended

What would YOU do if you were in the predicament of segregation or slavery?

Multiple Choice

Which polio-diagnosed Olympian became the "Fastest Woman in the World?"

• Mae Jemison

• Simone Biles

• Ruby Bridges

• Wilma Rudolph

Black History Month- Politicians

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Shirley Chisholm was born in

(City and State- Example: Los Angeles, California)

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What was the highest degree she earned in college and in what subject?

Open Ended

What is a fun fact you learned about Shirley Chisholm?

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Barack H. Obama was born on

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What was Obama's famous accomplishment?

Open Ended

What was a fun fact you learned about Obama?

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What is an HBCU?

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What was Kamala's second famous accomplishment?

Open Ended

What was a fun fact about Kamala Harris?

In the chat box, please answer the following question.

Black History Month- Superheroes

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Multiple Choice

What month and year did the Falcon appear in comics?

• November 1989

• September 1969

• January 2021

• December 1990

Multiple Choice

Who drew the character Falcon?

• Stan Lee

• Gene Coleman

• T'Challa

• Sam Wilson

Multiple Choice

What city is Falcon from?

• Los Angeles, California

• Miami, Florida

• Houston, Texas

• Harlem, New York

Multiple Choice

What is Black Panther's true identity?

• Erik Killmonger

• Steve Rodgers

• T' Challa

Multiple Choice

Who played the Black Panther in the movie?

• Chadwick Boseman

• Anthony Mackie

• China Anne McClain

Multiple Choice

What comic book did Black Panther make his first appearance in?

• Avengers

• Fantastic Four

• Teen Titans