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Early Civil Rights Efforts — Quiz

Question 10 • US History Studies Since 1877

Why did Major League Baseball owners support segregation by 1890?

Answer
A
They feared that African Americans would not pay to watch white players.
B
They feared that white audiences would not pay to watch African American players.
C
They wanted their players to make as much money as players in the Negro leagues did.
D
They wanted to pay their players less money than players in the Negro leagues earned.

Explanation

Owners believed that white fans would stop attending games if African American players competed alongside white players. They supported segregation to protect ticket sales and revenue. The correct choice is “They feared that white audiences would not pay to watch African American players.”

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