Black History Month Intro

When is Black History Month celebrated?

• February

• March

• April

• May

Who started Black History Month?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Carter G. Woodson

• Gerald Ford

• Mrs. Frasson

In what year did Carter G. Woodson start Negro History Week?

• 1926

• 1925

• 1930

• 1915

Which President made Black History Week into Black History Month?

• Donald Trump

• Joseph Biden

• Gerald Ford

• Richard Nixon

Why is Black History Month celebrated in February?

• To honor the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass

• To coincide with the start of the Civil Rights Movement

• To align with the end of the American Civil War

• To commemorate the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

What did Carter G. Woodson want to teach people about?

• The history of the United States

• The history of African Americans

• The history of President Abraham Lincoln

• The history of President Gerald Ford

In which year did Black History Month officially become recognized by the U.S. government?

• 1926

• 1948

• 1976

• 1986

Black History Month also celebrates the contributions of African Americans in which areas?

• Science

• Arts

• Politics

• All of the above

What is the purpose of Black History Month?

• To celebrate African American culture and achievements

• To remember the struggles and injustices faced by African Americans

• To educate people about the history of African Americans

• All of the above