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Question 8 • US History Studies Since 1877

When some people reacted negatively to Jackie Robinson’s presence on the Brooklyn Dodgers, baseball officials

Answer
A
reconsidered the desegregation of baseball.
B
called for Branch Rickey to retire from baseball.
C
actively worked to stop the dissent.
D
paid Robinson to return to the Negro leagues.

Explanation

Jackie Robinson faced racist hostility from some fans and players when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Baseball officials, especially Dodgers president Branch Rickey, supported Robinson and worked to curb the dissent rather than reverse baseball’s integration. Therefore, the correct choice is A, actively worked to stop the dissent.

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