Studies Weekly: Lesson 35- Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson is famous for _____

• being the first African American to play on a Major League baseball team

• being the only African American to serve in the army

• throwing the fastest pitch in baseball

How did Jackie Robinson help other African Americans get equal rights?

• He started the Freedom Bank to help push for equal rights

• He started a war to help African Americans become equal

• He gave a famous speech saying that African Americans should become equal

We can tell that Jackie Robinson loves sports because

• He had 4 siblings

• He started the Freedom Bank when he retired from baseball.

• He played 4 sports in high school and college.

Why do you think other teams did not want to play against Jackie Robinson?

• They did not want an African American playing Major League baseball.

• They thought he was a terrible baseball player.

• They thought he didn't play fair.

In 1962, Jackie Robinson became part of the _____.

• U.S. Soccer Team

• United States of America

• Baseball Hall of Fame

In the 1940s, baseball teams were segregated. What does segregated mean?

• It meant that baseball players could only play one sport at a time.

• It meant that black people and white people could not play on the same teams.

• It meant that baseball players could not get paid.

How did Jackie Robinson probably feel when other teams refused to play with his team?

• He probably didn't care when other teams refused to play his team.

• He probably felt sad that white people would treat him that way.

• He probably felt happy just to be on a major league team.

What was Jackie Robinson's jersey number?

• 24
• 42
• 41

After studying about Jackie Robinson, how could you describe him?

• He was shy around people and crowds.

• We don't know enough about him to describe him.

• He was a leader who helped change life for African Americans.

What does it mean when they say that they retired his number?

• it is not longer used
• it is used in every game
• everyone wants that jersey number