Nelson Mandela/Obama
How long was Obama President for?
8 years
What was Harriet Tubman original name
Araminta Ross
Which 15-year-old girl also refused to not give up her seat to a white person
Claudette Colvin
Where was Martin Luther King born?
Atlanta, Georgia
Who was the founder of Black History month
Carter G. Woodson
How many marriages did Nelson Mandela have
3
What happened to Harriet Tubman at 12 years old
she spotted an overseer about to throw a heavy weight at a fugitive. Harriet stepped between the enslaved person and the overseer—the weight struck her head
Who encouraged Rosa to return back to school
Raymond Parks
What did Dr. King strongly believe in?
equality and human rights for African Americans,
Besides African American rights, what other rights did Fredrick Douglas fought for?
Women's rights
What Republican elect was Obama running against during his 2008 election
John McCain
Named an Abolonist Harriet befriended?
Frederick Douglass, Thomas Garrett, and Martha Coffin Wright,
On December 5, Parks was found guilty of what
of violating segregation laws, given a suspended sentence, and fined $10 plus $4 in court costs.
What was the name of Martin Luther Kings murderer
James Earl Ray
Name at least three other countries Black history month is celebrated at?
United States, Canada,Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom
What did Nelson Mandela do
He fought for freedom and equality for South Africa
Harriet used her knowledge of herbal medicines to do what?
to help treat sick soldiers and fugitive enslaved people.
On November 13, 1956, the Supreme Court ruled that bus segregation was_________________
unconstitutional
What month is MLK day
January
What president did Fredrick Douglas support?
Abraham Lincoln
Name one of Obama's greatest achievements
Answer varies
Why did Harriet Tubman carry a gun with her?
She carried a gun for both her own protection and to “encourage” her charges who might be having second thoughts
In the years following her retirement, she traveled to lend her support to civil-rights events and causes and wrote an autobiography called_______________
“Rosa Parks: My Story".
What dangers did MLK face after the boycott. Please name one?
His house got bombed and was arrested
Name a white terrorist group that was around during that time?
Klu Klux Klan