Famous Americans - 2nd Grade VA

Front

Who was the first African American player in the major leagues of baseball?

Back

Jackie Robinson

Front

Who led peaceful marches and demonstrations to gain equal rights and treatment for African Americans?

Back

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Front

___________________ was a Mexican American man who worked to improve conditions for farm workers.

Back

Cesar Chavez

Front

___________________ was a lawyer who defended people at a time when not all people had equal rights; first African American Justice of the United States Supreme Court

Back

Thurgood Marshall

Front

The African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a public bus, as was required by law many years ago was _______________.

Back

Rosa Parks

Front

This person overcame her disabilities and worked to help others who were blind and deaf.

Back

Helen Keller

Front

Differences among people which can include language, race, religion, or customs is called

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diversity

Front

An example of a tradition is _________.

Back

having a big dinner for family and friends on Thanksgiving Day

Front

Which holiday is observed in January and honors a civil rights leader who had speeches and led marches for equal rights for African Americans?

Back

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Front

How can a person show good citizenship and responsibility?

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Respecting the rights and property of others.