Paul Jennings and Black History

What was the primary goal of the page created by the narrator?

• To explore ancient civilizations

• To discuss modern politics

• To teach black history and address educational gaps

• To promote American history

Who was Paul Jennings' mother owned by?

• The Madisons

• The Washingtons

• The Jeffersons

• The Lincolns

At what age did Jennings help save the portrait of George Washington?

• 15

• 10

• 20

• 25

Who helped Jennings gain his freedom?

• President James Polk

• Senator Daniel Webster

• Dolly Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

What significant event did Jennings participate in during 1848?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The largest slave escape attempt in U.S. history

• The founding of the NAACP

• The Civil War

What was the name of Jennings' second wife?

• Fannie

• Desdemona Brooks

• Amelia Dorsey

• Mary Todd

What was Jennings' role at the Department of the Interior?

• Secretary

• Archivist

• Treasurer

• Pension Bureau worker

What is significant about Jennings' memoir?

• It was the first White House memoir

• It was the first book written by a slave

• It was a bestseller

• It was banned in several states

How many times did Jennings marry?

• Three times

• Once

• Four times

• Twice

Where did Jennings die?

• Northwest Washington, D.C.

• New York City, New York

• Richmond, Virginia

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania