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Early Civil Rights Efforts

Question 4 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-Runnels

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 wanted to pay their players less money than players in the Negro leagues earned.

C

They feared that white audiences would not pay to watch African American players.

D

They wanted their players to make as much money as players in the Negro leagues did.

Explanation

Owners believed that many white fans would not attend games if African American and white players competed together. Because they feared losing ticket revenue, they supported keeping baseball segregated. Choice C states this concern.

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