Black History Month Facts
Who is the Father of Black History Month?
Carter Woodson
Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player?
Jackie Robinson
True or False George Washington Carver popularized peanut butter, and invented hundreds of uses for peanuts, soybeans, pecans, and sweet potatoes.
True
Who invented the Potato Chip?
George Crum.
Who was the first black female astronaut?
Mae Jemison
How long was Black History first celebrated?
It was celebrated for 1 week.
What team did Jackie Robinson play for?
The Brooklyn Dodgers.
What is the nickname of George Washington Carver?
The Plant Doctor.
Who was the first black female millionaire?
Madam CJ Walker.
Who created the first gas mask?
Garrett A. Morgan
What Month is Black History Celebrated?
February
What number did Jackie Robinson wear?
42
What did George Washington Carver help farmer's with?
How did Madam CJ Walker make her money?
A Hair Growing Product
What else did Garrett Morgan invent besides the gas mask?
The traffic light.
Why is Black History Month celebrated in the month that it is celebrated?
Before Jackie Robinson played baseball for his MLB team, who did he play for?
The Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro American League.
What nutrient had to be replaced for Cotton to grow?
Nitrogen.
Was Madam C J Walker always rich?
No, she used to wash clothes and was poor.
Who created the super soaker?
Lonnie Johnson
Who was the President that changed Black History Month to a month and what year did this happen?
Gerald Ford and in 1976
What is the only number in MLB that is retired?
42
Name 3 things that can be made from Peanuts of Sweet Potatoes?
Ink, Shampoo, Soap, Candy, Glue.
What was Daniel Williams nickname?
Dr. Dan
Who made the first clock and what was it made out of?
Benjamin Banneker and he made it out of wood.