What was UCLA like when Jackie Robinson attended it? Page 1

UCLA had some of the most racially integrated college sports.

UCLA had segregated college sports.

Why was Robinson arrested, and later acquitted when he was in the military? Page 2

While stationed in Texas, he boarded a non-segregated bus and refused to sit in the back of the bus.

While stationed in Parris Island, Beaufort, he boarded a non-segregated bus.

Although Jackie Robinson did well playing for the Kansas City Monarchs for 5 months, why was he frustrated with the Negro League? Page 2

He thought that they were disorganized.

He thought that it was over-managed.

He thought that it was too far to travel to Kansas.

What did the Brooklyn Dodgers manager, Branch Rickey like about Jackie Robinson? Page 2.

He liked the potential that he saw in Jackie Robinson. And also he admired the fact that Jackie Robinson promised that he could face racial prejudice without fighting back during the games.

He admired the fact that Jackie Robinson promised that he would beat up any man who said something discriminatory to him on the baseball field.

Who did Robinson face discrimination from? Page 2

He faced discrimination from some of his own teammates on the Brooklyn Dodgers team, as well as players from other teams and some people attending the baseball game.

He faced discrimination from his manager Branch Rickey.

According to the text, how did the racism from other teams help the Brooklyn Dodgers?

The racism united the Dodgers, and gradually the team grew more accepting of Jackie Robinson.

The racism brought fewer fans, and therefore there was more space for the true fans.

What prominent award did Jackie Robinson receive in 1962? Page 3

He was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

He was elected as the President of the U.S.

When did Robinson decide to retire from baseball? Page 3

In 1956, he was 36 years old, and he did not dominate the league as much. He decided to quit baseball when the Dodgers traded him to the NY Giants.

He decided to quit baseball as he wanted to play professional golf instead.

How Jackie Robinson Changed Baseball

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Jackie Robinson’s achievements?

He became the first African American to join the military.

He became the first African American principal of HHIMS.

He became the first African American to play on a Major League Baseball team.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which State was Jackie Robinson born?
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South Carolina

Virginia

North Carolina

Georgia

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What type of family did Jackie Robinson have growing up?
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His father left the family of five siblings, so he was raised by his mom. Therefore, he had a single-parent family.

He lived with his parents and grandparents. Therefore, he has an extended family.

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Did Robinson grow up rich or poor?
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Jackie Robinson grew up in relative poverty.

Jackie Robinson grew up in a wealthy family.

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What did his siblings encourage Jackie Robinson to do when he was in high school?
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His siblings encouraged him to get involved in sports.

His siblings encouraged him to join ROTC.

His siblings encouraged him to take singing classes.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which sports did Jackie Robinson excel at in HS?
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hockey, tennis, football, and cross-country

football, basketball, track, and baseball

Swimming, football, track, and golf

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45 sec • 1 pt

How did Jackie Robinson do at UCLA?

He had an average GPA.

He received awards of excellence in all four sports: track, baseball, basketball, and Football.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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How Jackie Robinson Changed Baseball

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What was one of Jackie Robinson’s achievements?

In which State was Jackie Robinson born?Page 1

What type of family did Jackie Robinson have growing up?Page 1

Did Robinson grow up rich or poor?Page 1

What did his siblings encourage Jackie Robinson to do when he was in high school?Page 1

Which sports did Jackie Robinson excel at in HS?Page 1

How did Jackie Robinson do at UCLA?

What was UCLA like when Jackie Robinson attended it?Page 1

True or false, in 1938, which still at junior college, Robinson was arrested after disputing the police detention of one of his Black friends.

Why was Robinson arrested, and later acquitted when he was in the military?Page 2

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In which State was Jackie Robinson born?
Page 1

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Page 1

Did Robinson grow up rich or poor?
Page 1

What did his siblings encourage Jackie Robinson to do when he was in high school?
Page 1

Which sports did Jackie Robinson excel at in HS?
Page 1

What was UCLA like when Jackie Robinson attended it?
Page 1

Why was Robinson arrested, and later acquitted when he was in the military?
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