The Negro Motorist Green Book

What year was the "Green Book" published?

• 1956

• 1936

• 1966

• 1976

Who created the "Green Book"

• Neal Conan

• Jim Crow

• Victor Green

• Julian Bond

Why was the "Green Book" created?

• to help citizens navigate to florida

• to provide travel information to all citizens

• to help citizens navigate to California

• To help African Americans travel to safe places

What type of places were listed in the "Green Book"

• Schools

• Police Departments

• Car Washes

• Restaurants and Hotels

Some people can be very Hostile?

What does the word Hostile mean in this sentence?

• Friendly

• Unfriendly

• Confused

• Angry

In the late 1930's, racism was prevalent throughout the United States.

What does the word prevalent mean in the sentence above?

• Common

• against the law

• enforced

• stopped

What does the Jim Crow era mean?

• A time period where state and local laws enforced segregation

• A man who enforced laws of segregation

• A man who looked like a crow

• A time period when segregation ended

What area of the country did the "Green Book" first cover

• Canada

• California

• Texas

• United States

Did Kenny's mother use the "Green Book" to help them travel to Birmingham?

• Yes

• No

On page 132 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963, Kenny asks, “Momma, how come we don’t just drive until Dad gets tired, then stop?”

After learning about the importance of the "Green Book", How would you answer Kenny's question if you were his mother?

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