Jackie Robinson's Impact on Baseball
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What was Jackie Robinson's main objective during his time in Major League Baseball?

  • To receive hate mail and death threats
  • To become an all-star shortstop like Pee Wee Reese
  • To dismantle the color barrier in professional sports (correct)
  • To endure racial abuse from fans
  • In what year did Jackie Robinson become the first Black player to join Major League Baseball in over six decades?

  • 1920
  • 1947 (correct)
  • 1932
  • 1955
  • What symbolic gesture did Pee Wee Reese make towards Jackie Robinson during a game?

  • He crossed the infield to embrace Robinson publicly (correct)
  • He threw insults at Robinson
  • He refused to interact with Robinson
  • He joined the crowd in hurling racial epithets at Robinson
  • What was the significance of Pee Wee Reese's gesture towards Jackie Robinson?

    <p>It demonstrated Reese's support and alliance with Robinson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did White Americans react to Jackie Robinson's entry into Major League Baseball?

    <p>They hurled racial insults, threw fastballs at him, and sent hate mail and death threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jackie Robinson's teammate, Pee Wee Reese, do when he crossed the infield during a game?

    <p>He called for a timeout and hugged Jackie Robinson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jackie Robinson's ascension to the Brooklyn Dodgers challenge?

    <p>The legitimacy of the United States' claim as a meritocracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jackie Robinson's success in baseball help accomplish?

    <p>Open the gates for other Black players to join major league teams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Jackie Robinson handle the derogatory names and threats he faced from opposing players, coaches, and fans?

    <p>By maintaining his composure and focusing on playing hard and smart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did Jackie Robinson have on the process of integrating major league baseball?

    <p>His success led to the integration of all major league teams by 1959.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant challenge that Jackie Robinson faced despite his success on the field?

    <p>Being ostracized by his White teammates due to his race.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did Jackie Robinson's relationship with Reese become part of baseball lore?

    <p>By demonstrating a unified front against racial discrimination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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