Unit 6 Chapter 2 - Test 2/20/25

How did Jackie Robinson change professional sports?

• first African American player in an all white professional sports league

• first man to play in a professional sports league

• first African American to win a game in a professional sports league

What was the main cause of the integration of New Orleans public schools?

• a decision by the legislature court

• a decision by the district court

• a decision by the Supreme Court

What kind of school did Rosa Parks attend as a child?

• a one-room schoolhouse that didn't have enough supplies

• a large-room schoolhouse that had too many supplies

• a small-rom schoolhouse that didn't have enough supplies

Why did Rosa Parks get arrested?

• refused to give her seat to a white passenger

• refused to give her seat to a handicap passenger

• refused to give her seat to a black passenger

What Supreme Court decision results from the actions of Rosa Parks?

• it was against the law to make white American people stand in segregated areas in public places.

• it was against the law to make African American people stand in segregated areas in public places.

• it was against the law to make white American people sit in segregated seating on public transit.

• it was against the law to make African American people sit in segregated seating on public transit.

What did Martin Luther King Jr. believe could bring about great change?

• sit-ins and riots

• sit-ins and voting

• sit-ins and peaceful protest

• sit-ins and dangerous protest

Which of the following took place at the March on Washington?

• Dr. King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.

• Civil rights leaders signed a peace treaty.
• Dr. King performed a play.

• The event was held to celebrate Independence Day.

Who helped integrate an elementary school in Louisiana?

• Rosa Parks

• Ruby Bridges

• Jackie Robinson

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Who refused to give up a seat on a bus and started a large protest against segregation?

• Rosa Parks

• Ruby Bridges

• Jackie Robinson

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Who spoke against segregation and championed nonviolent protest?

• Rosa Parks

• Ruby Bridges

• Jackie Robinson

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.