Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball

What significant event in Jackie Robinson's life occurred on April 15, 1947?

• He walked onto the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

• He joined the Kansas City Monarchs.

• He attended the March on Washington.

• He was drafted into the army.

Why did Branch Rickey choose Jackie Robinson to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball?

• Because of his college education and ability to handle racial attacks.

• Because he was the only African-American player available.

• Because he was the highest-paid player in the Negro Leagues.

• Because he had no other options.

What was one of Jackie Robinson's major achievements during his baseball career?

• He became the first African-American coach in the MLB.

• He led the Brooklyn Dodgers to their first and only World Series championship.

• He was the first African-American to own a baseball team.

• He was the first player to hit 100 home runs in a season.

In what way did Jackie Robinson contribute to the civil rights movement after retiring from baseball?

• He opened a school for African-American children.

• He was a front-line participant in protests and fundraising.

• He wrote a book about his baseball career.

• He became a politician.

How did Jackie Robinson view the civil rights movement?

• As a means to become a sports commentator.

• As solely a political movement.

• As a multifaceted approach to create opportunities for African Americans.

• As a way to gain personal fame.