Colin Kaepernick

When did Colin Kaepernick first start his protest?

• at the beginning of the 2015 season

• at the beginning of the 2016 season

• near the end of the 2015 season

• near the end of the 2016 season

According to the article, how has Kaepernick experienced racial profiling and police brutality in his own life?

• Kaepernick was unjustly arrested.

• Kaepernick has been harassed by law enforcement officers.

• Kaepernick has not experienced these in his own life.

• Kaepernick has not experienced these in his own life.

Which evidence from the article most strongly supports your answer to the previous question? (According to the article, how has Kaepernick experienced racial profiling and police brutality in his own life?)

• a.They claim that because Kaepernick himself has wealth and privilege, he can’t possibly be oppressed. In response, Kaepernick insisted that he’s not doing this for himself or about himself.

• a.Kaepernick succeeded in gathering attention and generating conversation around police brutality. But not everyone was happy about it.

• a.Kaepernick’s intentions were never to disrespect current and former members of the U.S. military, so he reached out to Boyer, and the two agreed to meet and discuss the issue.

• a.“I’ve never had to deal with prejudice because of the color of my skin, and for me to say I can relate to what you’ve gone through is as ignorant as someone who’s never been in a combat zone telling me they understand what it’s like going to war.”

1.According to the article, which of the following people and ideas have influenced Kaepernick’s decision to protest and how he chooses to protest? Choose all that apply.

• police brutality on the news

• Kaepernick’s own parents

• Nate Boyer

• President Trump

• racial profiling of people of color

In addition to protesting, what is another way Kaepernick pledged to help these issues?

• by starting a nonprofit organization

• by donating 1 million of his salary

• by writing a book

• all of these

How did others react to Kaepernick’s decision to move from the bench to kneeling during the anthem?

• by saying he was being unpatriotic

• by supporting him

• all of these

• by suggesting he should be fired

1.Based on the article, which statement below would Nate Boyer most likely agree with?

• It is only acceptable to kneel during the anthem if you have experienced oppression.

• The players should feel free to protest in any way they see fit, no matter who they offend.

• If two people disagree about something, they should work to try to understand the other person’s perspective.

• It is silly to be offended about something someone else does when that person didn’t mean to offend you by doing it

1.How did Kaepernick first protest during the national anthem?

• he took a knee

• he stayed in the locker room

• he refused to look at the flag

• he sat on the bench

6.Who spoke against protesting NFL players, saying they should be fired?

• NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

• Nate Boyer

• President Donald Trump

How does this event influence you? Do you feel connected to this issue? Why or Why not? (Write own a separate sheet of paper.)

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