Jackie Robinson: Breaking Barriers in Baseball

In what year did Jackie Robinson play his first game for the Brooklyn Dodgers?

• 1945

• 1946

• 1947

• 1948

Who was the president of the Brooklyn Dodgers who wanted to break baseball's color barrier?

• Branch Rickey

• Roy Campanella

• Don Newcombe

• Derek Jeter

What was Jackie Robinson's major achievement in his first season with the Dodgers?

• He became the team's manager.

• He was named Rookie of the Year.

• He hit the most home runs in the league.

• He won the World Series.

Explain why Jackie Robinson's entry into Major League Baseball was significant for African-Americans.

• It allowed them to play in the same teams as white players.

• It was the first time an African-American played any professional sport.

• It marked the end of the Negro Leagues.

• It led to the immediate end of all racial discrimination in sports.

What challenges did Jackie Robinson face during his first season with the Dodgers?

• He was not allowed to play in home games.

• He faced racial insults and was not allowed to stay in the same hotels as his teammates.

• He was not given a uniform.

• He was not allowed to bat.

How did Jackie Robinson's success influence other teams in Major League Baseball?

• Other teams started signing more black players.

• Other teams refused to play against the Dodgers.

• Other teams created separate leagues for black players.

• Other teams increased ticket prices.

Analyze how Jackie Robinson's career contributed to the civil rights movement.

• He was the first African-American to vote.

• His success showed that African-Americans could excel in professional sports, challenging racial stereotypes.

• He led protests against segregation laws.

• He became a political leader.

What qualities did Branch Rickey believe were necessary for the player who would break baseball's color barrier?

• Only talent and skill

• Talent, courage, and the ability stay calm when facing racism

• Popularity and wealth

• Experience and age

Evaluate the impact of Jackie Robinson's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame on American society.

• It had no significant impact.

• It was a symbolic victory for racial equality and inspired future generations.

• It led to the immediate end of racial segregation in all sports.

• It was only important for baseball fans.

What did Martin Luther King Jr. mean when he called Jackie Robinson "a legend in his own time"?

• Robinson was famous only after his death.

• Robinson's achievements were recognized and celebrated during his lifetime.

• Robinson was a fictional character.

• Robinson was known only in baseball circles.