BHM Comprehension

What is the purpose of Black History Month?

• To celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans

• To honor influential African Americans

• To recognize the impact of African American culture on history

• To commemorate the struggles and triumphs of African Americans

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Comprehending a text

What event sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a symbol of the fight against racial segregation?

• Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus

• Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Brown v. Board of Education decision

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Main ideas and supporting details

Who was a leader in the civil rights movement and fought for equality and justice for all?

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

• Harriet Tubman

• Martin Luther King Jr.

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Main ideas and supporting details

What is the role of a conductor in the context of the Underground Railroad?

• Guide enslaved people to freedom

• Build railroads

• Collect fares from passengers

• Enforce laws

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Understanding word meanings

What does the word 'influential' mean?

• Powerful

• Insignificant

• Inconsequential

• Ineffectual

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Understanding word meanings