Unit 2 Part 2 Review

Who does this describe?

The first president of the United States of America

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Jackie Robinson

Answer explanation

George was the first president of the United States of America! In fact, he won every vote!

Who does this describe?

The 16th president of the United States of America, helped free African American slaves

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Jackie Robinson

Answer explanation

Abraham Lincoln, or Honest Abe, wrote the Emancipation Proclamation to free all African-American slaves in the Confederate states.

Who does this describe?

A minister and civil rights activist, worked to bring about changes in laws through peaceful movements. He worked for equal rights for all people

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Jackie Robinson

Answer explanation

Martin Luther King, Jr. gave the famous I Have a Dream speech to promote the civil right movement.

Who does this describe?

The first African American to play Major League Baseball.

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Jackie Robinson

Answer explanation

Jackie Robinson helped the Brooklyn Dodgers will the World Series. April 15th is known as Jackie Robinson Day, where all baseball players where #42 in honor of Jackie's legacy.

Who does this describe?

Refused to give up her seat on the bus, a leader in the civil rights movement.

• Rosa Parks

• Mae Jemison

• Harriet Tubman

• Ruby Bridges

Answer explanation

Rosa Parks was actually arrested and put in jail for her actions, and she inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott!

Who does this describe?

The first African American woman to travel to space.

• Rosa Parks

• Mae Jemison

• Harriet Tubman

• Ruby Bridges

Answer explanation

Mae Jemison was told that she should be a nurse instead, but she followed her dream to travel to space!

Who does this describe?

African American woman who escaped slavery and became one of the leading figures helping other slaves escape to freedom by the Underground Railroad.

• Rosa Parks

• Mae Jemison

• Harriet Tubman

• Ruby Bridges

Answer explanation

Harriet Tubman suffered from severe dizzy spells and headaches after being hit in the head with a weight by a slave owner.

Who does this describe?

Scored very well on a test, became one of the first African American students to attend an all-white elementary school in the South.

• Rosa Parks

• Mae Jemison

• Harriet Tubman

• Ruby Bridges

Answer explanation

Ruby Bridges showed compassion to everyone, even those that did not like her new school adventure.

What is a way to show PATRIOTISM?

• helping someone who falls down

• saying the Pledge of Allegiance

• listening to new ideas

• doing new things, even if they are hard

Answer explanation

More ways to show patriotism is serving in the military and singing the Star-Spangled Banner (our national anthem).

What is a way to show OPEN MINDEDNESS?

• helping someone who falls down

• saying the Pledge of Allegiance

• listening to new ideas

• doing new things, even if they are hard

Answer explanation

When we listen to new ideas, we can gain a new perspective and learn more about the world around us.