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What was Harriet Tubman known for?
She was known for her work as an conductor on the Underground Railroad. Helping enslave people escape.
Did Madame C.J. Walker start her business from personal hair issues?
Yes!
How did Jackie Robinson die?
Jackie Robinson died from an heart attack.
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
The first black Supreme Court Justice in America.
What year was George Washington Carver born?
Year: 1864
TRUE or FALSE? George Washington Carver helped southern farmers improve their diets?
TRUE!!
Who is the founder of the Tuskegee Institute?
Booker T. Washington
What big case did Thurgood Marshall help win?
Brown Vs. Board Education
TRUE or FALSE? Harriet Tubman had visions that she believed were messages from God.
TRUE!!!
What year did Jackie Robinson break color barrier in Major League Baseball?
YEAR: 1947
What speech did Booker T. Washington give in Atlanta?
The Atlanta Compromise
Which major League Baseball team did Jackie Robinson play for during his career?
The Brooklyn Dodgers
How long did Harriet Tubman's journey take?
It took between 5 days- 3 weeks.
What year did George Washington Carver die?
YEAR: 1943
Who was the first African American Millionaire?
Madame C.J. Walker
What year did Thurgood Marshall become a Supreme Court Justice?
YEAR: 1967
When did Harriet Tubman run away from plantation?
YEAR: 1849
What was Booker T. Washington known for?
A racial accommodationist
Why did Booker T. Washington write coded letters?
To defend against lynch mobs
What was Madame C.J. Walker birth name?
Sarah Breedlove
How many slaves did Harriet Tubman save?
About 70 people
What did George Washington Carver create for farmers?
Crop Rotators
What did Madame C.J. Walker invent?
The first hair straightening formula and hot comb.
What awards did Jackie Robinson receive during his career?
The Rookie of the Year award, the National MVP award, and the six All-Star selections.
Why was Thurgood Marshall important in history?
He fought for equal rights and helped change laws to make America fair.