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Early Civil Rights Efforts

Question 14 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

Which of the following were reasons for the segregation of professional baseball?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
Some white owners feared that white fans would not pay to watch African Americans.
B
Some white players were unwilling to play with or against African Americans.
C
African Americans and whites had difficulty traveling together in some areas of the country.
D
All African Americans did not want to play with white players.

Explanation

Some white team owners believed that fans would not buy tickets to see African American players, and some white players opposed playing with or against them. Segregation was also reinforced by the difficulty African American players faced traveling through places where racial discrimination was common. D is not a reason: it incorrectly claims that all African Americans opposed playing with white players.

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