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George Crum invented what is now the #1 snack in the US. What did he invent?

The potato chip (then called Saratoga chip)

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George Washington Carver developed many new products including lotion, shaving cream, paint, soap, paper, mayonnaise, and even medicine, from what?

Peanuts

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The annual time when we celebrate and honor African Americans’ accomplishments and contributions to the history of our country is called ______________________.

Black History Month

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This is the month of Black History Month?

What is February?

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"Wakanda Forever" 

What is Black Panther?

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Before Philip Downing's invention, people had to make long trips to the post office to mail a letter. What was his invention?

The street letter box

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In 1922, Garrett Augustus Morgan, Sr.'s invention made streets safer for pedestrians and drivers. What was it?

A three-position traffic signal

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What is an inventor?

A person who comes up with an idea for something new

A person who creates or designs something that had not existed before

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He was the first and only Black President of the United States, thus far.

This woman refused to give her seat to a white passenger on a bus in 1955.

This man had a dream that all people would be treated with quality.

I am so great at Basketball, Hollywood put me in a movie called Space Jam

I am the greatest professional heavy weight boxer of all time!

Barack Obama

Rosa Parks

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Who is Michael Jordan and/or Lebron James? (One or both will work)

Who is Muhammad Ali?

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 "'Cause this is thriller, thriller night."

Who is Michael Jackson

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Lewis Howard Latimer improved ________________, which made it possible to bring _________ lighting in homes and on the streets.

the light bulb

electric

300

Katherine Johnson mapped the flight of the first American in space. Her contributions were celebrated in the movie Hidden Figures.

Johnson's calculations propelled which aeronautics and space administration's spaceflight program?

NASA

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How many peanuts does it take to make one 12-ounce jar of peanut butter?

Over 500

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These are the colors that represent Black History Month.

Who helped over 300 enslaved persons escape to freedom?

What is red, green, black and yellow.

Harriet Tubman

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Artist Formerly Known As...

Who is Prince?

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This computer scientist, born in 1971, contributed to internet technologies that support online streaming and gaming. Her innovations are used by billions and include the animation tools necessary for GIFs.

a) Harriet Tubman    b) Lisa Gelobter   c) George Washington Carver    d) Alan Turing

B) Lisa Gelobter

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Granville Woods invented a combination of the telegraph and voice machine called the _____________. It allowed people to use the same wire to send telegrams and messages on trains.

telegraphony

400

Madam C. J. Walker was a self-made millionaire known for her philanthropy. What is a philanthropist?

[Any accurate answer.]

Definition: a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

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Who started Black History Month in 1976?

Carter G. Woodson

400

"Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher" and “Turn your wounds into wisdom.”

Who is Oprah Winfrey?

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Elijah McCoy was mechanical engineer who invented the lubricating cup that added oil when train wheels' axles needed it.  

Others tried to copy Mr. McCoy's inventions, but when companies used them, they were disappointed and insisted on only getting "_________________." (a phrase some people use now)

"the real McCoy"

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Madam C. J. Walker is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in the US in the Guinness Book of World Records.

She made her fortune by developing and marketing a line of __________________.

cosmetics and hair care products

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Bill Robinson, also known as ___________ shook the entertainment world. He overcame the "two colored rule" of performing onstage and was the first African American to appear in an interracial dance team in a Hollywood film!

Bojangles

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This is your favorite part of Black History Month.

Any Answer is accepted

500

Before I was a Princess, I was an actresses. Before I was an actresses, I was a student just like you. 

Who is Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex?

(Meghan)