Promises to Keep: "A Civil Rights Champion"

What impact did Jackie Robinson have on American society?

• He helped pave the way for the civil rights movement.

• He was the first African American president of the United States.

• He invented the game of baseball.

• He was a famous jazz musician.

What barrier did Jackie Robinson break in sports?

• The gender barrier in professional soccer.

• The color barrier in Major League Baseball.

• The salary cap barrier in the NFL.

• The age barrier in professional tennis.

What team did Jackie Robinson play for?

• Brooklyn Dodgers

• New York Yankees

• Chicago Cubs

• Boston Red Sox

What was Jackie Robinson's role in the civil rights movement?

• He used his platform as a famous athlete to advocate for equality.

• He focused solely on his baseball career without engaging in social issues.

• He was a political leader who organized protests against segregation.

• He remained silent on civil rights issues to avoid controversy.

Who was Jackie Robinson?

• A civil rights champion and the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.

• A famous basketball player known for his slam dunks.

• A renowned football coach who won multiple championships.

• An influential jazz musician from the 20th century.

Jackie Robinson wanted to retire as a _________.

• Brooklyn Dodger

• New York Yankee

• Chicago Cub

• Los Angeles Angel

What did Jackie Robinson advocate for after his baseball career?

• Economic reform and tax cuts.

• Civil rights and social justice.

• Increased military spending.

• Environmental conservation and climate change awareness.

What tragically happened to Jackie Robinson, Jr.?

• He died in a car accident.

• He was injured in a baseball game.

• He moved to another country.

• He became a famous actor.

What did Jackie Robinson intend to do after his baseball career?

• Retire from baseball.

• Become a coach.

• Start a sports business.

• Write a memoir.

What honor did Jackie Robinson receive on October 15, 1972?

• He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

• He threw the first ceremonial pitch of the World Series.

• He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

• He was named the MVP of the World Series.