Important People
Who was the first Negro League player to play in the MLB?
Who is Jackie Robinson
The separation of groups based on race
What is segregation
Baseball teams created for Black baseball players
The Negro Leagues were successful and professional, just like the Major Leagues
True
Which famous athlete broke the "color barrier" in baseball?
Who is the author and illustrator of "We Are The Ship?"
Who is Kadir Nelson
Unfair or unequal treatment of an individual or group based on certain characteristics
What is discrimination?
This led to the creation of the Negro Leagues
What is that the black players were not allowed to play on the MLB?
Some Negro League owners did not treat their players very well
True
What was one thing the white fans would do to the Negro League players?
What is throw things at them, or spit at them?
Who created the Negro League?
Who is Ruby Foster
The belief that one group of people is better than another group of people, based on their race or skin color
What is racism?
A group of countries where Negro League players had lots of fans and were treated well
What is Latin America?
The style of play in the Major Leagues and Negro Leagues was very similar
False
Who is this player?
Satchel Paige
Who are two famous Negro League players?
Josh Gibson
Cool Papa Bell
Satchel Page
a team that takes the road and visits various cities where it plays games either against a local opponent
what is barnstorming?
What year did the league begin?
What is 1920?
The Negro Leagues played in Europe during the off season
False
What was Jackie Robinsons number in the MLB?
42
What was the first team Jackie Robinson played on in the MLB?
Brooklyn Dodgers
an official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules
what is a umpire?
Who said this quote?
"We are the ship; all else the sea"
Who is Rube Foster?
Jackie Robinson died because of "baseball"
There were ____ teams in the Negro National League when they were first founded.
What is 8?