Brooklyn Dodgers play first game in Jersey City, NJ

Brooklyn Dodgers play first game in Jersey City, NJ

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Other

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video highlights Jersey City's transition from a minor league to a major league city, thanks to the Brooklyn Dodgers. It covers the Dodgers' open house at Roosevelt Stadium, introduces key players like Roy Campanella and Jackie Robinson, and describes the excitement of game day. The Dodgers temporarily move from Ebbets Field to Jersey City, with aspirations for a new park.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change did Jersey City undergo in relation to baseball?

It became a minor league stronghold.

It became the home of the Yankees.

It transitioned to hosting major league games.

It stopped hosting any baseball games.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which team is responsible for bringing major league games to Jersey City?

Brooklyn Dodgers

Chicago Cubs

Boston Red Sox

New York Yankees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many regular season games will the Dodgers play in Jersey City?

Twelve

Seven

Five

Ten

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which player was assigned to pitch the opening game in Jersey City?

Peewee Reese

Carl Erskine

Roy Campanella

Jackie Robinson

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Dodgers' long-term aspiration mentioned in the video?

To win more games

To have a new park of their own

To move permanently to Jersey City

To recruit more players