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

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  1. 4. Dr. Woodson is the only PhD in U.S. History who is a descendant of _____.
  2. 5. Deadly moniker for the period of intense racial violence (during the year 1919) when 1,000 (mostly black) people were killed.
  3. 7. Black History Month's original length (Negro History ____).
  4. 13. Famously authored this book in 1933 (a critique on the U.S. education system).
  5. 15. He is colloquially known as the father of _____ History.
  6. 17. Was a member of this black fraternity.
  7. 18. He is known as only the 2nd African American to graduate with a PhD from this university.
  8. 20. Woodson is known as a leader in this ideological movement.
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  1. 1. Graduated from _____ High School in this West Virginia city.
  2. 2. Famously authored this book in 1922 (a comprehensive study).
  3. 3. Students and teachers at this infamous university expanded Black History Celebrations to a month-long event.
  4. 6. The 1st African American to graduate w/ a PhD from Harvard University.
  5. 8. Was also a member of this black fraternity.
  6. 9. He is a graduate of this college.
  7. 10. Married name of his sister (the activist, poet and teacher).
  8. 11. After being locked out of a career in education at most universities, he became a Dean at this HBCU
  9. 12. Woodson's middle name.
  10. 14. His father (James) scouted for which side in the Civil War?
  11. 16. Was the founder of the Association for the Study of _____ American Life & History (which still exists today).
  12. 19. "The Disruption of Virginia" was the title of his _______.