Movements and Debates
Which sport were Oliver Lewis and William "Billy" Walker prominent in during the 19th century?
Baseball
Basketball
Horse racing
Football
What was the significance of Black jockeys in the Kentucky Derby during the late 19th century?
They were rarely allowed to participate.
They consistently won and demonstrated their skill and expertise.
They were only allowed to ride certain types of horses.
They primarily served as trainers for white jockeys.
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Negro Leagues?
To provide entertainment for white audiences.
To offer opportunities for Black baseball players to compete during segregation.
To serve as a training ground for Major League Baseball.
To promote racial integration in sports.
During segregation, how did the Negro Leagues compare to Major League Baseball?
They were less popular and had fewer talented players.
They provided a space for Black players to showcase their talents, which was denied to them in Major League Baseball.
They were fully integrated with both Black and white players.
They focused on different rules and styles of play compared to Major League Baseball.
The Negro Leagues had a significant economic and cultural impact on Black communities. Which of the following statements best describes this impact?
They provided limited economic opportunities and had minimal cultural influence.
They served as a source of community pride and economic empowerment, fostering entrepreneurship and cultural expression.
They primarily benefited white business owners who profited from the leagues.
They led to increased racial tensions and divisions within Black communities.
In what year did Jackie Robinson break the color barrier in Major League Baseball?
1937
1947
1957
1967
What was one of the immediate effects of Jackie Robinson's integration into Major League Baseball?
Complete and immediate racial equality in all aspects of American society.
The gradual integration of other African American players into professional baseball.
A decline in the popularity of baseball among white audiences.
The immediate disbandment of the Negro Leagues.

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What was Jesse Owens's most significant accomplishment at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
Winning a gold medal in swimming.
Winning four gold medals and challenging Nazi ideology.
Boycotting the Olympics in protest of racial discrimination.
Setting a new world record in the marathon.
What was the social and political context surrounding Jesse Owens's performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
His achievements were fully celebrated and recognized in the United States without any racial prejudice.
His achievements were used to promote racial equality in the United States.
His achievements challenged Nazi ideology but he still faced discrimination upon returning to the U.S.
His achievements had no impact on the social and political climate of the time.
What was the primary reason behind Muhammad Ali's refusal to enlist in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War?
He had a medical condition that prevented him from serving.
He cited religious reasons and the ongoing racism in America.
He was afraid of being injured in combat.
He wanted to focus on his boxing career.