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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?

It demonstrated Reese's support and alliance with Robinson (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

They hurled racial insults, threw fastballs at him, and sent hate mail and death threats (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

He called for a timeout and hugged Jackie Robinson (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The legitimacy of the United States' claim as a meritocracy. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Open the gates for other Black players to join major league teams. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

By maintaining his composure and focusing on playing hard and smart. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

His success led to the integration of all major league teams by 1959. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Being ostracized by his White teammates due to his race. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

By demonstrating a unified front against racial discrimination. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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