Mr. T. US History Intro Day 1

Who is the 1st President of the United States?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hanson

• Samuel Huntington

• George Washington

• John Hancock

Answer explanation

History is not always black and white. History is messy.

The more you know, the messier it gets.

Which of the following is TRUE about Rosa Parks?

• She was a member of the Black Panthers and was non-violently protesting on the bus

• She was tired after getting off of work, then got on the bus

• She just happened to be on that bus

• She was a member of the NAACP and everything that happened on the bus was planned

Answer explanation

Rosa was really a member of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).

The thoughtful and intentional planning of the NAACP helped kick off the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s.

Reorder the following

• Spanish-American War

• Vietnam

• War on Terror

• Declaration of Independence

• WWII

Answer explanation

We'll be going over ALL of these and so much more!

Draw yourself as an Emoji or Avatar

What name do you prefer to be called by?

What is your favorite COLOR?

What is your favorite Song, Group, and/or type of music?

What is something you like to do as a hobby, skill, or craft?

What is your favorite movie?

If you could go ANYWHERE in the world, where would it be?