THE ACADEMIC ROOTS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH: CARTER G. WOODSON

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  1. 3. Black History Month's original length (Negro History ____).
  2. 6. He is colloquially known as the father of _____ History.
  3. 7. Nickname for this period of intense racial violence during 1919 when 1,000 (mostly black) people were killed.
  4. 8. He is known as only the 2nd African American to graduate with a PhD from this university.
  5. 10. His father (James) scouted for which side in the Civil War?
  6. 13. Was also a member of this black fraternity.
  7. 15. Woodson is known as a leader in this ideological movement.
  8. 18. After being locked out of a career in education at most universities, he became a Dean at this HBCU
  9. 19. Students and teachers at this infamous university expanded Black History Celebrations to a month-long event.
  10. 20. "The Disruption of Virginia" was the title of his _______.
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  1. 1. Also famously authored this book.
  2. 2. He is a graduate of this college.
  3. 4. The 1st African American to graduate w/ a PhD from Harvard University.
  4. 5. Famously authored this book.
  5. 9. Was a member of this black fraternity.
  6. 11. Was the founder of the Association for the Study of _____ American Life & History (which still exists today).
  7. 12. Graduated from _____ High School in this West Virginia city.
  8. 14. Woodson's middle name.
  9. 16. Dr. Woodson is the only PhD in U.S. History who is a descendant of _____.
  10. 17. Married name of his sister (the activist, poet and teacher).