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1. _____________________ In 1870, this person was the first black to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. 2. _____________________ This person, the child of former slaves, invented the ironing board, the lawn sprinkler, and many other useful things. 3. _____________________ This person was one of the first people killed in the cause of American independence. 4. _____________________ This civil rights advocate told her life story in the book A Colored Woman in a White World. 5. _____________________ This person -- the 15th of 17 children born of former slaves -- grew up to become a college president. 6. _____________________ This person, the child of ex-slaves, developed a hair product and died a millionaire! 7. _____________________ Many consider this fur and grain trader to be the founder of the city of Chicago. 8. _____________________ This former coal mine worker born to former slaves got a degree from Harvard University and started what is called today "Black History Month." 9. _____________________ Many consider this doctor to be the originator of the Blood Bank concept. 10. _____________________ This person, the child of a runaway slave, was a football All-American and a well-known actor and singer. |
| BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONTEST ROUND ONE QUESTIONS SCAVENGER HUNT (February 4th - 8th) |
| DIRECTIONS: Read each clue. Each clue tells about a famous black American. Use this link to find the answers hidden under a secret Martin Luther King icon. The Hidden link will connect you to a short biography of each person. Print out this form, along with the hidden form, and on the line next to each clue, write the answer that the clue tells about. To be eligible for the Hastings gift certificate you must submit this form to Mrs. Innis no later than 3:20 P.M. on Friday, February 8th. (Make sure you have the secret page attached with answers) |
| Step One: Print Form Step Two: Go to Link Page Step Three: Look for Hidden Links to Find the Answers Step Four: Take your completed answer form to the Waller Library before 3:20 P.M. 2/8 |
| Students Name _____________________ |
| Grade _______ |
| Advisory Teacher ______________________ |
| This contest is sponsored by Groendyke Transport |
| P.O. Box 632 Enid, OK 73702 580/234-4663 |
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| � 1998 by Education World. Permission is granted to teachers to reproduce this skill page for classroom use. |
| Contest Starts February 4, 2001 |