Black History Month Vocabulary

What is segregation?

• Bringing people together regardless of differences

• Separating people based on race, religion, or other factors

• A law that protects individual rights

• A way to promote equality

What does perseverance mean?

• Giving up when things get difficult

• Continuing to work hard despite challenges

• Winning a competition easily

• Avoiding difficult situations

What is resilience?

• The ability to recover from difficulties and keep going

• Ignoring problems instead of solving them

• A person who starts new businesses

• Making quick decisions without thinking

Who was an abolitionist?

• A person who fought to end slavery

• A leader who wanted more laws

• Someone who supported segregation

• A person who avoided politics

What does injustice mean?

• Fair treatment of all people

• A situation where people are treated unfairly

• A law that protects human rights

• A peaceful agreement between groups

What is an activist?

• Someone who fights for a cause they believe in

• A person who follows all laws without question

• A leader of a country

• Someone who avoids getting involved in important issues

What does it mean to advocate for something?

• To support or speak up for a cause

• To ignore problems in society

• To argue against fairness and justice

• To avoid getting involved in conflicts

What is equality?

• Treating all people the same and giving them the same opportunities

• Giving special privileges to certain groups

• Separating people based on their differences

• Ignoring unfair treatment

What is a conflict?

• A disagreement or struggle between two or more sides

• A peaceful agreement between people

• A law passed by the government

• A celebration of different cultures

What are key events?

• The most important moments in a story or history

• Small details that don’t affect the outcome

• Minor events that people often forget

• A random list of dates