Personal History
In which state was Jackie Robinson born?
Georgia
What was the name of the baseball league that Jackie Robinson first joined?
The Negro League
What award did Jackie Robinson win in 1947?
Rookie of the Year
Why was Jackie Robinson arrested in 1938?
He spoke up when he felt that the police had unfairly detained (placed in jail) one of his Black friends.
Which word means: "The inclusion of different types of people (such as different races) in a group"?
Diverse
When was Jackie Robinson born?
January 31, 1919
What was the name of the Negro League Team Jackie Robinson first signed with?
The Kansas City Monarchs
What honor did Jackie Robinson receive in 1962?
He was elected into the Hall of Fame
In what way did Jackie Robinson protest segregation (unfair treatment of Black people) in Texas while in the army?
What does the word "mar" mean?
To damage or spoil something
Where did Jackie Robinson's family move after his father left the family?
Pasadena, CA
What is the name of the major league baseball team that Jackie Robinson played for?
The Brooklyn Dodgers
What does it mean when they say that Jackie Robinson "broke the color barrier" in baseball?
He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues
True or False:
When Jackie Robinson first joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, some of his own teammates threatened to sit out of games if he was allowed to play.
True
What does the word "acquit" mean?
To find someone "not guilty" of criminal charges
UCLA
What position did Jackie Robinson play on the Brooklyn Dodgers?
First base
True or False:
Jackie Robinson's career helped the Civil Rights movement
True
Give an example of physical violence Jackie Robinson endured while playing baseball due to an opponent's racism.
A player spiked Jackie Robinson with his cleats, leaving a 7 inch gash in his leg.
Which word means "to cause continual trouble or distress"
Plague
What medical issue did Jackie Robinson face?
diabetes
When did the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson win the World Series?
1955
True or False:
Jackie Robinson quit playing baseball due to experiencing racism from his teammates and the public.
False
True or False:
The racism from other teams tore the Dodgers apart and made them a weaker team?
False
What does the word "insubordination" mean?
Defiance of authority.