How did Jackie Robinson influence American attitudes beyond sports?

He helped open doors for Black Americans in all areas of life

What is one lesson readers can learn from Jackie Robinson’s story?

One person can help create lasting change through courage and perseverance

What challenges did Jackie still face even after becoming famous?

He continued to face racism and unfair treatment

How did Jackie’s time in the military influence his future actions?

He experienced discrimination that motivated his activism

How does Sharon Robinson’s portrayal of her father differ from typical textbook stories?

She highlights his life as a father and civil rights activist

What promise did Jackie Robinson work hard to keep throughout his life?

To fight racism and break racial barriers

Why is Sharon Robinson’s perspective important in telling this story?

She shares a personal, inside view of her father’s life

Why did Branch Rickey choose Jackie Robinson to break the color barrier in baseball?

Jackie had the skill and the courage to endure racism without fighting back

What role did Rachel Robinson play in Jackie’s life?

She supported him emotionally and stood by him through racism and struggle

Which modern-day issue connects with Jackie Robinson’s story?

Athletes speaking out about racism

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How did Jackie Robinson influence American attitudes beyond sports?
He became president of the United States
He invented a new style of baseball
He helped open doors for Black Americans in all areas of life
He started a TV network
2
What is one lesson readers can learn from Jackie Robinson’s story?
One person can help create lasting change through courage and perseverance
Success only comes from talent
Baseball is the most important part of American history
Racism no longer exists today
3
What challenges did Jackie still face even after becoming famous?
He was often benched for his race
He was never allowed to travel
He had to switch to football
He continued to face racism and unfair treatment
4
How did Jackie’s time in the military influence his future actions?
He decided to quit sports
He became interested in politics
He experienced discrimination that motivated his activism
He learned how to fly airplanes
5
Hi Davon
Hi
Yes
What?
No
6
How does Sharon Robinson’s portrayal of her father differ from typical textbook stories?
She writes from a teammate’s perspective
She only talks about baseball
She focuses mostly on his childhood
She highlights his life as a father and civil rights activist
7
What promise did Jackie Robinson work hard to keep throughout his life?
To retire before turning 30
To fight racism and break racial barriers
To become the richest baseball player in history
To never play for a team outside of Brooklyn
8
Why is Sharon Robinson’s perspective important in telling this story?
She was a famous athlete herself
She includes interviews with Jackie’s teammates
She worked with Branch Rickey
She shares a personal, inside view of her father’s life
9
Why did Branch Rickey choose Jackie Robinson to break the color barrier in baseball?
Jackie was the best hitter in the Negro Leagues
Jackie agreed to work for less money
Jackie had the skill and the courage to endure racism without fighting back
Jackie had friends on the Brooklyn Dodgers
10
Are we all SIGMA
HUH?
YES
MAYBE
NO
11
Bye Justin
No
Hello
Bye
Yeah?
12
What role did Rachel Robinson play in Jackie’s life?
She wrote all of his speeches
She was his coach
She supported him emotionally and stood by him through racism and struggle
She managed his finances
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Which modern-day issue connects with Jackie Robinson’s story?
Team relocation to different cities
Rules about baseball uniforms
Social media trends
Athletes speaking out about racism

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