The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

What assignment did the teacher give the class?

• Make a family tree

• Draw a flag that represents your ancestral land

• Make a self portrait

• Go home and ask your family about their favorite color

Who did she ask for help on her assignment?

• Her mom

• Her dad

• Her Grandma

• Her Grandpa

In 1619, the ancestors were taken on a ship called?

• White Tiger

• Mayflower

• Black Tiger

• White Lion

The 200- mile march was along what river?

• Kwanza River

• Nile River

• Lukala River

• Central River

Sickness and _______ took the others.​

• hunger

• death

• eternity

• filth

Where did American slavery begin?

• Maryland

• West Virginia

• Virginia

• Kentucky

What was the name of the first Black child born in the United States?

• Mary Tucker

• William Tucker

• Captain Tucker

How did they pass on their stories?

• written books

• through the stitch of a quilt

• by songs

• stories

What flag did she draw when she returned to school the next day?

• red, blue and white

• green, red, black

• red, blue, and orange

• blue, yellow, black

What is the name of the book?