Scavenger+Hunt

African American History Month Scavenger Hunt
Names: Sharon Woods, Alexis Huether, Marissa Zucker, Michele Lieberman and Alyssa Larr

February is African American History month. Originally the celebration was one week long, but it was expanded to a month long celebration in 1976 when President Ford “urged Americans to ‘seize the opportunity to honor the too often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every endeavor throughout our history.’” The questions below will help you learn about key people who helped African Americans overcome adversity throughout American History.


 * Directions:** Read the questions below carefully. Each question contains a hyperlink to a website where you can find the answer. The links will open in a new window. Click on the link and read the information on the website to find the answer to the questions.

 (1913-2005)
 * ROSA PARKS**


 * Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist who was charged with violating segregation laws in Montogomery, Alabama. What courageous act did Rosa Parks commit in 1955 that violated the segregation laws?​


 * After Rosa Parks' arrest and conviction, African Americans boycotted the buses in Montgomery, Alabama. Eventually, the rules for riding on the bus were changed, What were the new rules?




 * Rosa Parks was nationally recognized and is known as what?

(1929-1968)
 * MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.**


 * Martin Luther King Jr. was the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. At what age was he recognized for this award?


 * In the United States, the most outstanding theoretician and practitioner of civil disobedience was civil-rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. What is civil disobedience?


 * Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I have a dream" speech on August 28, 1963 during the march on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Where did he deliver this speech?

(1822-1913)
 * HARRIET TUBMAN**


 * Harriet Tubman led a great number of slaves safely to the North on the Underground Railroad in order to escape the harsh and cruel world of slavery in just about ten years. How many slaves did Harriet Tubman help?


 * In 1849, Harriet Tubman made her first escape to the North in order to leave a life of slavery on a plantation in Maryland. What did she use as her guide to eventually find Philadelphia? [[image:http://www.blackbusinessbuilders.com/undergroundrailroad.jpg width="200" height="148" align="right"]]


 * Harriet Tubman was actually born Araminta Ross, but changed her name later on in life to honor her mother. However, she was referred to by another name during the time of the Underground Railroad. What was this name?

(1919-1972)
 * JACKIE ROBINSON**


 * Jackie Robinson was the first African American to join the Major League Baseball in 1947 . What team did he play with and earn rookie of the year?[[image:Robinson_Jackie_1940_Track_565x324.jpg width="166" height="93" align="right"]]


 * Where did Jackie Robinson attend college once he was out of high school?


 * Why did Jackie Robinson become so famous and get exactly what he had wanted ?

**ARETHA FRANKLIN** (1942-present)


 * Aretha Franklin, also known as the "Queen of Soul," has had many hit singles since the 1960's. She first started recording in her church at a very early age. At what age did she start?


 * After her performance at Barack Obama's inauguration, what was everyone talking about?
 * In 1994, the Grammy's decided to give Aretha a special [|award]. What was the name of the award she received?