AP African American Studies / Unit 4: Movements and Debates

4.19 African Americans and Sports

3 practice questions

Notes

Athletes broke barriers and spoke out: Jack Johnson (boxing), Jesse Owens (1936 Olympics), Jackie Robinson (integrated MLB, 1947), Muhammad Ali (refused the draft), Tommie Smith and John Carlos (1968 Olympic salute).

Practice

Jackie Robinson integrated Major League Baseball in:

Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists at the 1968 Olympics to:

Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the:

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