Understanding Black History Month

During a school assembly, Alana and Amari were asked to present on a special month dedicated to celebrating the achievements of a particular group in history. What is Black History Month?

• A month to celebrate the achievements of all Americans

• A month to celebrate the achievements of African Americans throughout history

• A month to celebrate the achievements of European Americans

• A month to celebrate the achievements of Asian Americans

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During a school project on influential figures, Alana and Martavious were assigned to research a famous African American known for their role in the Civil Rights Movement. Who did they choose?

• George Washington

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

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During a history class, Alana and Greyson were discussing important figures in American history. Who was Harriet Tubman?

• A famous singer

• A Civil War nurse

• A leader in the Underground Railroad

• A U.S. President

In a history class, Bailee and Jace were discussing when European colonizers brought the first enslaved Africans to the mainland American colonies. What year did they conclude?

• 1492

• 1619

• 1776

• 1865

In a history class, Amari and Greyson were discussing influential figures in African-American history. Who was Carter G. Woodson?

• A famous musician

• An African-American historian who documented Black history

• A U.S. President

• A Civil War general

During a school project on historical figures, Amari and Greyson discovered that Carter G. Woodson established something significant in 1926. What was it?

• Black History Month

• Negro History Week

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Emancipation Proclamation

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Why did Adrianna and Martavious choose the second week of February to organize a school event celebrating African American history?

• It was the start of spring

• It was the end of winter

• It coincided with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln

• It was the beginning of the school year

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In 1976, Martavious was learning about Black History Month in school. What did President Gerald Ford do that year regarding Black History Month?

• He abolished it

• He expanded it to a month-long celebration

• He shortened it to a week

• He moved it to March

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During a school assembly, Bailee and Jace were discussing why Black History Month is important. What is one reason they might mention?

• It is a time to forget history

• It is a vital window into the past and gives representation to African Americans

• It is a time to celebrate only modern achievements

• It is a time to focus on European history

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What did Frederick Douglass do after escaping enslavement?

• He became a famous actor

• He became an abolitionist

• He became a U.S. President

• He became a famous athlete

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