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Early Civil Rights Efforts

Question 8 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

Which of the following statements describe conclusions that could be drawn from Jackie Robinson’s breaking of the color line in professional baseball?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
African Americans could compete on the baseball field.
B
Racism could block progress.
C
Racism could be overcome.
D
Other sports could be desegregated.
E
Separate was sometimes equal.

Explanation

Jackie Robinson’s success showed that African Americans could compete at the highest level of professional baseball. Breaking baseball’s color line also showed that racial barriers could be overcome and encouraged desegregation in other sports. It did not show that segregation was ever equal.

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