25
practice examMultiple Choice

Practice Exam

Question 25 • US History Studies Since 1877

Branch Rickey was

Answer
A
an African American who organized baseball’s first Negro league.
B
a white general manager who opposed segregation in baseball.
C
a white baseball player who defended segregation in the sport.
D
an accomplished African American athlete and baseball team owner.

Explanation

Branch Rickey was a white baseball executive who challenged segregation by signing Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier. He is best described as a white general manager who opposed segregation in baseball. The other choices incorrectly describe his race or his role.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next