Question

What was one effect of Jackie Robinson’s joining Major League Baseball?

A.Other professional sports became segregated.
B.Other African Americans refused to watch Robinson play.
C.Other minorities began to play professional baseball.
D.Other minorities saw that integration was too difficult.

Answer 1

The answer is C. Hope this helps, good luck!

Answer 2

The correct answer is C). Other minorities began to play professional baseball.

Jackie Roosevelt Robinson(1919-1972), was the first African American to play on a Major League Baseball team in 1947. His role in baseball really impacted on Civil Rights Movement, because all through his life, Robinson fought back against racial discrimination and segregation.

In 1962, Robinson was elected into the Hall of Fame. His contribution allowed other minorities athletes to play the game