Jackie Robinson
What team did Jackie play for?
Monarchs, Dodgers, Giants
What is Bessie best known for?
Being the first African-American woman to get a pilot's license.
When was he born?
February of 1818
Is Simone Biles younger than your teacher?
Yes, probably.
Is Ruby still alive today?
Yes
What other sports was Jackie good at?
Tennis, track, football, basketball.
Where did she learn to fly planes?
In France.
Was his birthday actually February 14?
possibly , but probably not.
Where did she win most of her gold medals?
The Olympics
What is she most well known for?
Being the first Black student at an all white school
Where was Jackie born?
Georgia
Name another job Bessie had besides pilot.
Manicurist or cotton picking
Who taught him to read?
His master's wife or himself
How tall is she?
4 foot 8 or very short
Why did her dad not want her to go to the all white school?
He was scared of violence or someone doing something bad to his family.
What is a "bean" in baseball?
When the pitcher hits the batter with the ball.
How did she die?
While practicing for a stunt.
What is one other group of people he fought for?
Black soldiers or women
She is one of the most decorated gymnasts ever, what does that mean?
She's won a lot of awards or medals.
What did end up happening to her and her family as a result?
Grandparents kicked off farm
protests outside school
How were Jackie and Rosa Parks similar?
Both were arrested for refusing to move seats on a bus.
Who was the man who helped her attend school?
Robert Abbot
He was an abolitionist, which means what exactly?
Someone who wanted to end slavery.
Who adopted her when she was little?
Her grandparents
Who was her teacher at the school she went to?
Mrs. Henry