In 1947, __________ Broke the "Color Line" to Become the First

question 14

Multiple Choice

In 1947, __________ broke the "color line" to become the first African American in Major League Baseball.

• A) ​Henry Aaron
• B) ​Willie Mays
• C) ​Jackie Robinson
• D) ​Satchel Paige

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Definitions:

Racism

Discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their race or ethnicity, often manifesting in societal norms, institutional policies, or personal attitudes.

Microaggressions

Everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.

Minority Group

A group of people who, because of their physical or cultural characteristics, find themselves in situations of inequality within a society.

Racism

Connotes discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their race or ethnicity, often stemming from beliefs in the superiority of one race over others.