Important Figures
Who led the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What are the colors of the Black History Month flag?
red, black, green
What is the purpose of Black History Month?
To recognize the achievements of Black Americans throughout history and celebrate Black culture
What month is Black History month?
February
What were ways used to limit Black Americans access to voting? (list 2)
Where was the "I Have a Dream" speech given?
Washington, D.C
Whose birthdays were chosen for Black History Months to coincide with?
Frederick Douglass (February 14th), Abraham Lincoln (February 12th)
What are some ways that people celebrate Black History Month in the US? (list 2)
Joining Black History month parades, buying from Black-owned businesses, watching Historical films relating to the history of Black Americans
Which amendment gave all races including Black Americans (excluding women) the right to vote?
The 15th Amendment
How were African American soldiers treated differently in the Civil War?
They were given less pay, menial tasks, segregated units, poorer food and equipment
What did Harriet Tubman work as after escaping slavery?
Underground Railroad conductor
Who created the Black History Month Flag?
Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey
What challenges did Black History Month face when it was established?
Some people didn't acknowledge it and it was met with racist attitudes
What is the The Niagara Movement?
A group of Black leaders gathered at Niagara Falls to strengthen the civil rights movement for Black Americans
What is The Great Migration?
Millions of African Americans migrate to industrial cities in the North and Midwest from rural South in hopes of escape from racial violence and more economic & education opportunities
Who was the speaker of the famous speech “Ain’t I a Woman?”
Sojourner Truth
What do each color of Black History Month represent?
What other countries celebrate Black History Month? (list 2)
Canada, the UK, Ireland
What is the The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and what are they known for?
First military unit comprised of African American soldiers in the Civil War. They are known for their courage and bravery which changed the public's perception regarding African American soldiers
What are Booker T Washington's belief (Atlanta Compromise)?
Black Americans should not reject segregation but should change public perception of Black Americans by improving their skills and education. He also believes that Black Americans should cooperate with White Americans to advance.
Which speech of Federick Douglas talks about the inclusion of African Americans in enlistments during the Civil War?
Men of Color to Arms
What did Black History Month first start off as and when?
Negro History Week in 1926
Which president formally recognized Black History Month?
President Ford
What is Presidential Proclamation (5443) and who issued it?
President Reagan issued it to proclaim February as Black History Month and to call Americans to observe this month
In which court decision did the judges rule racial segregation as "separate but equal"?
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)