Primary Source Reading 4/10

Go to eyewitnesstohistory.com click on 20^th Century. On the left hand side you will read, “Thoughts of a President 1945” and “Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball’s Color Barrier.” Answer the questions for each reading.

Thoughts of a President:

1.       Who was the Speaker of the House?

2.       Who told the Truman he was in Trouble now?

3.       When Truman found out he was the President, how did he feel?

4.       What does Truman say he discussed with the other men?

5.       What are his thoughts on Japanese Strategy?

Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball’s Color Barrier:

1.       What school did Jackie Robinson attend?

2.       What team is interested in Robinson?

3.       Why did some people want to open baseball to African Americans?

4.       When does Robinson make it to the Big Leagues?

5.       Rickey wants to know if Robinson has what with the Kansas City Monarchs.

6.       How does Robinson react when he finds out they want him to play for Brooklyn?

7.       Mr. Rickey wanted a player with…?

8.       What is Mr. Rickey trying to figure out about Robinson in the Interview?

9.       How does Robinson Respond?