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Who was Josephine Baker, and where was she born?
She was born in the United States in 1906 and became a famous dancer in Paris. She was also a spy during the French resistance of WWII; she is buried in the Panthéon of Paris
What was the Civil Rights movement in the US?
A political and social movement focused on equal rights for Black Americans
In what century (siecle) was slavery abolished by president Abraham Lincoln?
19th century
1865
Why was the Civil Rights Movement important in American history?
It ended the 100-year period of legal segregation between Black and white Americans.
It fought for equal rights (to vote, to study, to work, etc.) for all Americans
Who survived the Holocaust, defended women's rights in European Parliament, and died in 2017?
Simone Veil
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
He was an American activist who led the Civil Rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.
What action made Rosa Parks famous as a leader of the Civil Rights movement, and later led to boycotts of public buses?
She refused to give up her seat for a white woman on the bus
In what century was the Civil War in the US?
19th century(1861-1865)
Why is Black History month important in the US?
It's important to recognize events of history, especially to ensure they are not repeated.
It's important to honor Black Americans and their contributions to politics, science, art, popular culture, literature, etc.
Who was known as "Madame Déficit" and executed for treason (trahison) in 1793?
Marie Antoinette
Who refused to give up her seat for a white woman on the bus in 1955?
Rosa Parks
True or False:
Abraham Lincoln was the first black president of the USA.
False
During which month were Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln (2 contributors to the abolition of slavery) born?
February
Why was February chosen as Black History Month?
Because Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln were both born (nés) in February
75 men and 6 women are buried in the Pantheon of Paris. Can you name 2 of these women?
Marie Curie, Simone Veil, Josephine Baker
Geneviève de Gaulle-Anthonioz, Germaine Tillion, Sophie Berthelot
Who was the first Black girl to attend a white-only school in Louisiana in 1960, when she was 6 years old?
Ruby Bridges
What was "the dream" that MLKJ referred to in his famous speech in Washington, DC?
The dream of equality for all Americans, black and white
In what decade was MLKJ's "I have a dream" speech given?
1960s
1963
Why is Ruby Bridges famous when she was 6 years old?
She was the first Black student to attend an all-white school in the American South in 1960
How and why was Joan of Arc killed? What was she accused of?
She was burnt at the stake because she was accused of heresy when captured by her enemies.
She was also found "guilty" of wearing men's clothes ( Elle a été jugée et reconnue coupable d'hérésie.)
Who was Frederick Douglass?
He was a writer, speaker, and escaped slave who led the abolitionist movement in America during the 19th century.
What country was Josephine Baker born in?
United States of America (in St. Louis, Missouri)
During what century was the Voting Rights Act signed, prohibiting discrimination and voter suppression against Black men and women?
20th century
1965
Why did Bessie Coleman move from the USA to France in 1920?
She wanted to earn her pilot's license.
As a Black woman this was impossible in the US, but legal in France.
Who discovered the elements polonium and radium, exposure to which ultimately contributed to her death in 1934?
What prize(s) was she awarded?
Marie Curie
Nobel Peace Prize in Physics and Chemistry