MLK 1
Where was Martin Luther King born?
Atlanta, Georgia
How many people were at the March on Washington?
About 250,000
Where was Jackie Robinson born?
Cairo, Georgia
What was the name of the major league baseball team Jackie Robinson was on?
Brooklyn Dodgers
Who was Martin Luther King married to?
Coretta Scott
What was Martin Luther King's job before he worked in the civil rights movement? (Hint: He had the same job at his father.)
Minister
Where did Jackie Robinson's family move when he was a baby?
California
Was Jackie Robinson the first African American to play in the major leagues?
Yes
What did Martin Luther King lead in Montgomery, Alabama? (Hint: He worked with Rosa Parks)
Bus Boycott
What does civil rights mean?
Equal rights for all people. Not treating people differently because of their race.
What college did Jackie Robinson attend? Did he graduate?
UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles). No.
How did his all-white team treat him?
Badly. They hurt him and threatened him.
What did Martin Luther King organize in Washington D.C.? (Hint: This is where he gave his speech.)
March on Washington
What does segregation mean?
Separation by race
How many letters in varsity sports did he earn?
4
True or False: Jackie Robinson's courage to face discrimination brought about opportunities in professional sports for other African Americans.
True
What was the name of his famous speech?
I Have a Dream
Where was Martin Luther King assassinated?
Memphis, Tennessee
What role was Jackie Robinson in the U.S. army?
second lieutenant
True or False: Both Jackie Robinson and Martin Luther King worked in the civil rights movement.
True