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When people go to watch a baseball game, they are watching a sport but they are also watching __________.
history
Baseball first began in the ___________ and has changed a lot over the years.
1800's
In 1861, the US had a ________ war which means that people in the country fought against each other.
civil
Some cities had two teams because the country was ____________ between black people and white people.
segregated
In 1876, the first group of teams formed the __________ League in the US and in 1901 the ____________ League was created.
National, American
The World Series was created in _______ for each league to compete against each other.
1903
In 1947, __________ _____________ became the first African American to join one of the big leagues.
Jackie Robinson
The Major Leagues opened to black players in ___________.
1947
Baseball is called “the national pastime” because …
Many people in the US enjoy watching it
In sport, a league is …
a group of teams.
The most popular sport in the United Kingdom is...
Association Football (Soccer)
The most popular sport in the United States is...
American/Gridiron Football
Soccer was first played in this country.
China
True or False: British people were the first to decide to set up rules for modern soccer.
True
What sport did Roberto Clemente play?
Baseball
What team did Roberto Clemente play for?
Pittsburgh Pirates
