2nd grade Black History

Why is Ruby Bridges famous?

• She is famous for discovering a new planet

• She is famous for desegregating an all-white school.

• She is famous for being a famous singer

Which medal was Ruby Bridges awarded in 2001?

• Presidential Citizens Medal

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Malcolm X Medal

Why is Ruby Bridges considered a hero?

• She won a Nobel Prize

• She bravely desegregated an all-white school amidst intense racism.

• She discovered a new planet

Who was Jackie Robinson?

• First African American to play in MLB

• First African American to play in NBA

• First African American president

What is Jackie Robinson famous for?

• Coaching the winning team

• Breaking the color barrier in the MLB

• Being the first player to hit a home run

What year dd Jackie break the color barrier in baseball?

• 1932

• 1947

• 1964

Who was Harriet Tubman?

• A professional athlete

• A former slave

• A brilliant scientist

What famous Civil Rights movement was Rosa Parks involved in?

• The Underground Railroad

• Brown vs Board of Education

• Montgomery Bus Boycott

Why is Rosa Parks a Civil Rights hero?

• She helped end segregation on public transportation.

• She won a Nobel Peace prize

• She attended an all white school.

Why was Harriet Tubman known as a hero?

• She taught farming.

• She helped rescue slaves.

• She attended an all-white school.