Basic Info
When do we celebrate BHM in the U.S?
Every February
_________ was born in Hawaii, went to Harvard Law School, was a teacher, and became the first African American man to become U.S president.
Barrack Obama
When did African slaves first enter the U.S?
1619
What were the Jim Crow laws?
Laws that made it legal to segregate
Who was the first black woman to become U.S Vice President?
Kamala Harris
How long did BHM start off as before it was 1 month?
1 week
______________ was the first black woman to serve on the U.S Congress. She was born in Brooklyn NY, became a teacher, and worked to help under privaleged people and children.
Shirley Chisholm
What does the 15th Amendment in the Constitution say?
Allowed black men to vote
When were the Jim Crow laws made?
After the Civil War (1865)
Can you tell me ONE fact about the person you researched and taught about?
Student Answer:____________
Who created BHM and when?
Carter Woodson, 1926
_____________ was the first black Supreme Court Justice. He worked on famous cases like Brown vs. Board of Education which desegregated schools.
Thurgood Marshall
What does segregation mean?
Separation of races
What are Civil Rights?
Legal protections guaranteeing equal treatment, safety, and opportunities for U.S citizens.
What are 2 examples of groups that fought for Civil Rights?
NAACP, Little Rock 9, CORE, SNCC, SCLC
Why do we celebrate BHM in February?
Abolitionists Frederick Douglass and Abe Lincoln were born in February
_______________ was born in North Carolina in 1827. He was the first African American man to serve in the U.S Senate.
Hiriam Rhodes Revels
Who was the first African American woman to go to space?
Dr. Mae Jamison
What is civil disobedience?
peacefully refusing to obey the law (non-violent methods to call attention to the problem)
Who are 3 leaders of the Civil Rights movement?
Dr. King, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Medgar Evers
Why do we celebrate BHM?
To celebrate the triumps and successes of the black community
______________ worked for President George W. Bush and was the first African American woman to be the U.S Secretary of State. She was a key high ranking member of the Bush Administration.
Condoleezza Rice
What are 3 things that Dr. King's March on Washington in 1963 aimed to end?
End segregation in schools, equal protection under the law, and non-discrimination at work
What was the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, and national origin. It includes work, public places, and voting.
What are 2 examples of laws/court issues that include the Civil Rights movement?
Loving vs. Virginia, Voting Rights Act of 1964, Brown vs. Board of Education, 24th Amendment, Civil Rights Act of 1965