Black History 104

DIRECTIONS: Read each clue. Each clue tells about a famous black American on the list below. Use the list to connect to a short biography of each person. On the line next to each clue, write the name of the person that the clue tells about.

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.

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