Jackie Robinson Review

What was Jackie Robinson BEST known for?

• He was the first African-American baseball player in the Major Leagues

• He gave speeches to end segregation.

• He marched in a bus boycott in Alabama.

• He was the first football player in the NFL.

Where was Jackie Robinson born?

• New York

• California

• Georgia

• Alabama

Why did Jackie Robinson want to be the first African American to join a Major League baseball team?

• He wanted to be known as the best baseball player in the world.

• He wanted to lead the way for other African Americans to join Major League baseball.

• He wanted to win trophies.

• He wanted to be famous.

When Jackie Robinson was growing up in the 1940's, people were separated because of the color of their skin. What is this called?

• segregation

• equality

• integration

• slavery

What character trait was Jackie Robinson showing when he promised his manager he would always do his best?

• selfishness

• dependability

• civility

• compassion

What is one way you can show you are dependable?

• playing baseball

• forgetting to do my chores

• taking a nap

• studying and trying my best in school

Fair treatment of other players is called ____________ .

• segregation

• sportsmanship

• civility

• dedication

How did some other players NOT show sportsmanship to Jackie Robinson?

• stood beside him

• called him names and tried to hurt him

• tossed a ball for him to catch

• gave him a high five

What is one way you can show sportsmanship when playing a game?

• ignoring other players

• trying to make another player fall

• being kind to other players

• yelling at other players

What did Jackie Robinson do when the other players were mean?

• did not fight back

• yelled at them

• swung at them

• fought back