Vocabulary
This word means someone who supports a particular team or person.
FAN
This word means to be liked by many people.
POPULAR
When did the Civil War begin
1861
Who is the author
Michael Ruscoe
He was the first African American player to play on an all-white team.
Bud Fowler (p.492)
This word means a winner.
CHAMPION
This word means someone who does a job for money, or someone who is skillful, effective, and serious in their job
PROFESSIONAL
Why did people play baseball during the Civil War?
They did so to fight boredom
What was the name of the new country?
Confederate States of America
This word means an activity you often do for fun.
PASTIME
This word means a group of teams that play the same sport.
LEAGUE
Why is baseball called "the national pastime"?
Because people enjoy watching and playing it
How did fans show their patriotism?
They sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the beginning of baseball games. (p489)
This word means to take part in a contest.
COMPETE
This word means to separate or keep apart.
SEGREGATE
What did black players do when they were banned from playing with white players?
They formed all-black teams and leagues.
When and why did black teams shut down?
From 1947 to the early 1960s.
The major leagues opened to black players. Then, best players started to leave their all-black teams.