Question

Read the excerpt from Jackie Robinson’s letter to President Eisenhower.

I respectfully remind you sir, that we have been the most patient of all people. When you said we must have self-respect, I wondered how we could have self-respect and remain patient considering the treatment accorded to us through the years.
The “treatment” that Robinson refers to is most likely the
A) oppression and segregation imposed upon African Americans.
B) president’s lack of involvement in the civil rights movement.
C) cruelty African Americans experienced during the latest integration efforts.
D) recent rioting and police brutality in the African American communities.

Answer 1

oppression and segregation imposed upon African Americans.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: A) oppression and segregation imposed upon African Americans.

Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the US. He was also involved in the Civil Rights Movement and was an advocate for integration.

In this letter, Robinson addresses the "treatment" he and others have experienced. Although he does not explain what the treatment is in this section, it is reasonable to assume that he is referring to the discrimination and oppression imposed upon African Americans. The other options are events that are too specific or recent, while Jackie states that the treatment has been going on for years.