Who was the early 20th-century historian responsible for the origins of Black History Month?
The Origins of Black History Month

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Ondrai Staley
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Carter G. Woodson
Matthew C. Whitaker
Byron Williams
Gerald Ford
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What was the original name of the celebration that eventually became Black History Month?
Negro History Week
African American History Week
Black Heritage Week
Freedom History Week
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In what year was Negro History Week first celebrated?
1926
1915
1933
1976
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Which two historical figures' birthdays were included in the first Negro History Week?
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks
Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth
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Who officially recognized Black History Month in 1978?
President Carter
President Ford
President Obama
President Reagan
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What was the main goal of Carter G. Woodson in creating Negro History Week?
To highlight African-American accomplishments alongside white American accomplishments
To create a separate history for African Americans
To replace American history with African-American history
To celebrate only African-American leaders
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What was the name of the journal published by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History?
The Journal of Negro History
Negro History Bulletin
The Negro Times
African American Journal
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