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Jackie Robinson - A short biography

Step 1: Click on the link below to read the biography of Jackie Robinson.

Jackie Robinson Link

Step 2: Test your memory by taking the short quiz below.

1.) When Jackie Robinson was growing up in Pasadena California in the 1930s, he could only play "one day a week." Why?
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2.) Before April 15, 1947 only ______athletes were allowed to play major league baseball.
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3.) What major leage team allowed Jackie Robinson to play?
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4.) Who hired Jackie Robinson?
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5.) By joining the Brookland Dogers Jackie Robinson "opened the door" for other African American athlete. What does that mean?
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Step 3: Click on the webquest link to learn more about Jackie Robinson.

   

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Last Updated on July 12, 2011 by Jennifer Jackson