SAT US History Practice Question
Jackie Robinson's first appearance in a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform in 1947 struck an important blow for civil rights because he
- A.won the first rookie of the year award after the 1947 season
- B.brought the Negro League style of play to the major leagues for the first time
- C.proved to thousands of fans every day that there was no legitimate reason to exclude African American players from major league baseball
- D.received death threats from people who believed that baseball and society should remain segregated
- E.was honored by having his number retired by major league baseball in 1997
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