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Early Civil Rights Efforts — Quiz

Question 8 • US History Studies Since 1877

What was one effect of Jackie Robinson’s joining Major League Baseball?

Answer
A
Other minorities began to play professional baseball.
B
Other African Americans refused to watch Robinson play.
C
Other professional sports became segregated.
D
Other minorities saw that integration was too difficult.

Explanation

Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947. His success helped open the way for other African American and minority players to join professional baseball, so A is correct. His joining the league did not cause other professional sports to become segregated.

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