Why is it important to learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson?

they made a difference in the world by fighting for fairness and equality

Which of the following did Jackie Robinson face while playing baseball?

unfair treatment because of his skin color

What did Jackie Robinson's actions teach people about fairness?

Everyone should be treated fairly, no matter their skin color

How did Martin Luther King Jr. believe change should happen in society?

by peaceful protests and non-violent actions

Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

because he fought for civil rights and equality for all people

How did Jackie Robinson change the game of baseball?

He showed that people of all skin colors could play in the Major Leagues.

What does equality mean?

Treating everyone the same, no matter their differences

What did Martin Luther King Jr. believe in?

Everyone should be treated equally, no matter their skin color.

What important change did Martin Luther King Jr. help bring about with Civil Rights?

Ending segregation and discrimination based on the color of your skin

Why is Jackie Robinson important in history?

He was the first African American to play Major League Baseball.

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1
Why is it important to learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson?
because they were famous actors
because they were the best athletes
they made a difference in the world by fighting for fairness and equality
because they were the smartest people
2
What famous speech did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver in Washington, D.C., in 1963?
"I Have a Dream"
"The Declaration of Independence"
"The Gettysburg Address"
3
Which of the following did Jackie Robinson face while playing baseball?
Everyone cheering him on
Winning every game easily
unfair treatment because of his skin color
getting all the best equipment
4
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do to change segregation on buses?
Writing angry letters
boycotting buses
fighting bad people
Playing loud music
5
What did Jackie Robinson's actions teach people about fairness?
Everyone should be treated fairly, no matter their skin color
if you give up your seat on the bus you will be treated failry
if you are good a baseball, you will be treated fairly
6
How did Martin Luther King Jr. believe change should happen in society?
by ignoring problems and hoping they go away
by using violence
by peaceful protests and non-violent actions
by being mean to others
7
Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
because he was the first person to land on the moon
because he fought for civil rights and equality for all people
because he was a famous inventor
because he was the frist African American president
8
What does the term "civil rights" mean?
only certain people have rights
everyone has the same rights
only adults have rights
9
How did Jackie Robinson change the game of baseball?
He made sure only certain people could watch games.
He invented a new way to pitch.
He showed that people of all skin colors could play in the Major Leagues.
He made it so women could play in the Major Leagues.
10
Who is know for his role in fighting civil rights and equality for all people?
Abraham Lincoln
Martin Luther King Jr.
George Washington
11
What does equality mean?
Not sharing your toys with other people
Treating everyone the same, no matter their differences
Ignoring everyone's feelings
Treating some people better than others
12
What sport did Jackie Robinson play professionally?
baseball
football
soccer
basketball
13
Which of the following is NOT a way that Martin Luther King Jr. peacefully protested for civil rights?
violent protests
sit-ins
Marches
Boycotts
14
What did Martin Luther King Jr. believe in?
Only adults should be allowed to vote.
Only certain people should have rights.
Everyone should be treated equally, no matter their skin color.
Only rich people should be allowed to go to school.
15
What important change did Martin Luther King Jr. help bring about with Civil Rights?
Giving up and going back to their old ways
Allowing only certain people to go to school
Ending segregation and discrimination based on the color of your skin
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Why is Jackie Robinson important in history?
He was the first African American to play Major League Baseball.
He was the frist African American astronaut to walk on the moon.
He was the first African American President of the US.
He was the frist African American to win a Nobel Prize.

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