Black History Month and Women's History Month

What month is Black History Month celebrated?

• February

• March

• April

When did slavery end?

• 1865

• 1970

• 1825

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• 13th

• 14th

• 19th

Who was the creator of Black History Month?

• Barack Obama

• Carter G. Woodson

• Duke Ellington

What was the original name of Black History Month and when did it start?

• Negro History Week in 1926

• Negro History Month in 1980

• Negro History Week in 1975

When did the US government officially recognize Black History Month?

• 1865

• 1970

• 2000

What is the purpose of Black History Month?

• To celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of African-Americans to society in the world

• To learn about the history of slavery and the civil rights movement

Is Black History Month celebrated in any other country?

• Yes, October in the United Kingdom

• No

Where did African-Americans move to during the Great Migration?

• North

• South

• West

What was the last state to abolish slavery?

• Michigan

• Texas

• Alabama