Carter G. Woodson

Carter G. Woodson was the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Yale University.

• True

• False

Dr. Carter G. Woodson never lived outside the U.S., but always wished to travel internationally.

• True

• False

Dr. Woodson believed that it was important for as many “Negros” as possible to earn college degrees so that they could help bring about equity for African Americans.

• True

• False

What year did Dr. Woodson die?

• 1935

• 1940

• 1945

• 1950

Which current legacies were begun by Dr. Woodson?

• A. Black History Month

• B. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History

• Neither A or B

• Both A And B

Which institution did Dr. Woodson NOT attend as a student?

• Berea College

• University of Chicago

• Howard University

• Harvard University

Dr. Woodson once worked at:

• A restaurant.

• A coal mine

• Howard University

• Morgan University