Who was the first person to propose the idea of recognizing Black history in schools?
The Story of Negro History Week: A Legacy of Recognition

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Frederick Douglass
Mary Church Terrell
Abraham Lincoln
Carter G. Woodson
2.
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What event inspired Carter G. Woodson to focus on Black history education?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Lincoln Jubilee
The Civil Rights Movement
The Harlem Renaissance
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What was the primary goal of the Journal of Negro History?
To promote Black literature
To recognize Black history in schools
To celebrate Black music
To document Black inventions
4.
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Why did Carter G. Woodson choose the second week of February for Negro History Week?
It was the shortest month of the year
It coincided with the birthdays of Lincoln and Douglass
It was the start of the school year
It was a popular holiday season
5.
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How did Negro History Week initially fare in terms of popularity?
It was only celebrated in Washington, DC
It was rejected by all schools
It was immediately popular nationwide
It was initially unpopular but grew over time
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which university played a key role in expanding Negro History Week to Black History Month?
Yale University
Howard University
Kent State University
Harvard University
7.
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In which year did President Gerald Ford officially recognize Black History Month?
1970
1976
1980
1965
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