Black History Month Pretest

Which of the following Countries is Black History Month celebrated?

• Unites States of America

• Ireland

• Canada

• All the Above

What year did the concept of an annual celebration of Black History occur?

• 1915

• 1945

• 1865

• 1812

What amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?

• 1

• 13

• 14

• 9

Which President abolished slavery?

• Abe Lincoln

• James Madison

• Franklin Roosevelt

• George Washington

Who was the founder of "Black History Month"?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Rosa Parks

• Carter G. Woodson

Why was the month of February chosen?

• When the holiday was picked, it was the month of February

• The same month as Lincoln and Douglass' birthday

• Because there is not a official holiday in the month

What year was February officially declared "Black History Month".

• 1915

• 1945

• 1916

• 1967

What President officially declared Black History Month?

• Gerald Ford

• John. F Kennedy

• Lyndon. B Johnson

• Abe Lincoln

What year did Canada officially start to recognize Black History Month?

• 1965

• 1967

• 1973

• 1995

Who was the first African-American astronaut that was a female?

• Harriet Tubman

• Mae Jemison

• Jean Augustine

• Rosa Parks