Ruby Bridges

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Why do we learn about Ruby Bridges?

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She was the first African America to attend a white only school.

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How old was Ruby Bridges when she started at the new school?

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6 years old

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How was Ruby Bridges treated at first?

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Many people yelled at her and treated her badly.

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Which words describe Ruby Bridges? Options: brave, kind, smart; scared, rude, and mad; happy, smart, and scared

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brave, kind, smart

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Did Ruby Bridges help make our world a better place?

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yes

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When Ruby started at her new school, what did the white parents do?

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They pulled their children out of school.

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How did Ruby get to school every day?

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The U S Marshals took her.

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What grade was Ruby in when she started her new school?

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1st grade

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What does segregation mean?

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White students and black students went to different schools.

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As a result of what Ruby Bridges did, ....

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white students and black students now attend the same schools.