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 * African American History Month **

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.

Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist who was charged with violating segregation laws in Montgomery, Alabama. What courageous act did Rosa Parks commit in 1955 that violated the segregation laws?​
 * Directions:** Print the attached [|SCAVENGER HUNT.doc] to record your answers. Then, 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. This assignment is due on Monday, February 22, 2010.
 * ROSA PARKS ** (1913-2005)

Tubman fled to Canada when she feared she would be sold to the south. She was given information from a white neighbor to find her path to freedom. Upon arriving in Philadelphia, who did Harriet meet and learn the inner workings of the Underground Railroad from?
 * HARRIET TUBMAN ** (1820-1913)

Known as “Moses” for her work in the Underground Railroad, how many people did Harriet Tubman help free from slavery?

At what famous memorial did Martin Luther King Jr. present his “I have a dream” speech?
 * MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ** (1929-1968)

Received at age 35, Martin Luther King Jr. was the youngest man ever to receive what award? What did he do with the prize money?