I, too, Am America: The Harlem Renaissance and Cultural Rebellion — Test
Question 8 • English Language Arts 11
Read the excerpt from Jackie Robinson’s letter to President Eisenhower. When you said we must have self-respect, I wondered how we could have self-respect and remain patient considering the treatment accorded to us through the years. This excerpt contains an historical allusion to
Answer
A
the discrimination and bigotry faced by Black people throughout history in the United States.
B
Robinson’s belief that President Eisenhower is responsible for ending segregation in the United States.
C
Robinson’s belief that an end to segregation is impossible to achieve in the United States.
D
civil rights activists that advocated for equal rights in the United States throughout the 20th century.