Jackie Robinson and MLK

What was Jackie Robinson BEST known for?

• He was the first black person to WORK in a baseball stadium.

• He was the first black PLAYER in major league baseball.

• He was the first black baseball COACH in major league baseball.

• He was the first black player in MINOR LEAGUE baseball.

Why couldn't Jackie Robinson play in the major leagues at first?

• He was African American

• He wasn't good enough

• Baseball was integrated

• His hometown didn't have a team

The separation of people based upon race or some other characteristic is referred to as?

• segregation

• a boycott

• a debate

• civil rights

What was the first sport Jackie played professionally?

• football

• baseball

• basketball

• soccer

What award did Jackie receive in the Major Leagues?

• MVP (Most Valuable Player)

• Cy Young

• Congressional Medal of Freedom

• Rookie of the Month

Martin Luther King Jr. was BEST know for being a _____.

• Civil Rights Leader

• Sharecropper

• Comedian

• President

What award did MLK win for his peaceful protests and marches?

• Grammy Award

• Oscars

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Tony Award

What does civil rights mean?

• You have to be nice to others.

• All citizens are treated equally.

• It means the opposite of gold.

• To treat others unfairly.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was fighting for _____ for all people.

• Revenge

• Hatred

• Discrimination

• Civil rights

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most famous speech is __________.

• I have one wish...

• I have a dream...

• I have a problem...

• I have an argument...