venn diagram comparisons abrea hernandez world history-h 10-25-09
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS/FINDINGS/BEL IEFS JackieUsain Competed in the World Junior Championships Won a gold and 2 silver medals Competed in the World Youth Championships Won a gold medal First junior runner to break 20 second mark Graduated from Junior College The schools first athlete to letter in four sports for four years He played baseball, track, football, and basketball Loved and played sports throughout their lives Was drafted into the United States Army They worked extremely hard to accomplish these feats Dedicated Ran the 200 meter in seconds Was the first African American to play professional baseball Inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame Has broke over 2 World Records Battled through racial tension Competed in the OylmpicsTRANSCRIPT
VENN DIAGRAM COMPARISONSAbrea HernandezWorld History-H10-25-09
EARLY LIFE EVENTS/INFLUENCESJackie Robinson Usain Bolt
Born January 31, 1919
Father left family at early age
Born in Cairo, Georgia
Attended UCLA
Lettered in baseball, track, football, and basketball
Participated in track
Moved to Pasadena, California
Born August 21,1986
Born in Trelawney, Jamaica
Lived with his mother, fatherand sister
Attended William Knibb MemorialHigh School
Tremendous athletes
Competed in numerous competitions
Best athletes in their schools
Was influenced by his brother Mack
Strong willed
Attended Waldensia Primary School
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/FINDINGS/BELIEFS
Jackie UsainCompeted in the World Junior Championships
Won a gold and 2 silver medals
Competed in the World Youth Championships
Won a gold medal
First junior runner to break 20 second mark
Graduated from Junior College
The schools first athlete to letter in four sports for four years
He played baseball, track, football, and basketball
Loved and played sports throughout their lives
Was drafted into the United States Army
They worked extremely hard to accomplish these feats
Dedicated
Ran the 200 meter in 19.93 seconds
Was the first African American to play professional baseball
Inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame
Has broke over 2 World Records
Battled through racial tension
Competed in the Oylmpics
AFFECT ON HISTORY/LEGACY
Jackie UsainOpened the doors for African Americans in Baseball
Was a very good baseball player and many looked up to him
Fought for equality
Opened the doors for different races in sports
Broke World Records set by great runners
Had his baseball jersey number retired
Earned respect
Given the title “Fastest Man Alive”
Many consider him to be the best athlete ever
Achieved acceptance in sports
Many often consider him to be as great or better than Jesse Owens
Brought respect and honor to Jamaica