Column 1
Who was the first black man to play professional baseball?
Jackie Robinson
What did people do when Jackie Robinson played baseball?
People spit on him
What type of work did Cesar Chavez and his family do?
They were migrant workers
What did Cesar Chavez tell people to do for equal rights?
He told people to fight peacefully
Who was the wife of President Franklin Roosevelt?
Eleanor Roosevelt
What special award did Jackie Robinson receive after two years in the major leagues?
He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP)
Why didn’t Major League Baseball teams want Jackie Robinson at first?
Because he was black
What did Mary McLeod Bethune want for African Americans?
She wanted all African Americans to receive a good education
What did Mary McLeod Bethune say she left behind for people?
She said, “I leave you love; I leave you hope; I leave you a thirst for education.”
What was the name of the First Lady who worked for civil rights?
Eleanor Roosevelt
How far did Cesar Chavez and others walk across California?
They walked 300 miles
What does the word “creed” mean?
Creed means belief
What did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believe in when fighting for civil rights?
He believed in fighting peacefully
Why was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. killed?
He was killed for speaking out against unfair laws
What is celebrated every January to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
Our country has a holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What did Rosa Parks do during the civil rights movement?
She refused to give up her seat on a bus
What did Susan B. Anthony fight for?
She fought for the civil rights of women
What happened to Susan B. Anthony in 1872?
She was arrested for voting
When were women given the right to vote in the United States?
Women were given the right to vote in 1920
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Why is it important to treat everyone equally and fairly?
It is important because everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect, no matter their race or background. When we treat everyone equally, we help create a fairer and better world for everyone.
How did Jackie Robinson change baseball and the world?
Jackie Robinson showed that people of all races can play sports together. Even though he faced unfair treatment, he kept playing with courage and became a hero for many people.
What did Eleanor Roosevelt mean when she said, "We are all brothers regardless of race, creed, or color"?
he meant that all people should be treated equally, no matter where they come from, what they believe, or what they look like. We are all human and deserve respect.
Why was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. important in the fight for civil rights?
Dr. King was important because he showed that peaceful protests could bring about change. He worked to make sure that all people, no matter their race, would be treated equally and fairly under the law.
How did Susan B. Anthony’s fight for women's rights change the world?
Susan B. Anthony’s fight helped women gain the right to vote. Her hard work and courage inspired others to stand up for women's rights, leading to a more equal society for women.