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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Early Civil Rights Efforts

Question 10 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

When opposing players threatened to strike because of Jackie Robinson, National League President Ford Frick responded. Which of the following statements best summarizes Frick’s view?

Answer
A
He predicted that the integration of baseball could ruin the league for five years.
B
He was going to support integration no matter what people’s reactions were.
C
He believed that every person had the right to resist integration.

Explanation

Frick took a firm stand in support of Jackie Robinson playing in the National League. He warned that players who refused to play against Robinson would be suspended, showing that he would support integration despite the backlash. So B, “He was going to support integration no matter what people’s reactions were,” best summarizes his view.

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