1. How many languages are spoken in Africa ? You can find out by Getting to Know Africa .

2. How many slaves were in the U.S. in 1775, the year before the Declaration of Independence was signed?

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3. When did abolitionists (people against slavery) finally begin to get the attention of American society? Look here .

4. Howard University is a famous Black university that was chartered in 1867. Find the name and occupation of the person for whom it was named here .

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5. After the Civil War, several amendments gave new rights to Blacks. What rights did the 13 th , 14 th , and 15, amendments guarantee? Look here .

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6. In 1947, Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play professional baseball. Look here to find out how he also made history as a college student at UCLA.

7. In 1960, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to attend an all-white school. How many white students were in class with Ruby on the first day of school? Look here .

8. Why did the governor of Alabama stand in an auditorium doorway at the University of Alabama in 1963? You can read about it here .

10. Before the Voting Rights Act of 1965, why were many Blacks unable to vote in elections? Find out here.

11. Nicodemus , Kansas was founded by ex-slaves after the Civil War. You can find out in what year it was founded by looking here.