Question

What impact did Jackie Robinson have on major League baseball?
A. He helped break down its racial barriers
B. He helped expand segregation in sports
C. He helped merge it with the Negro League
D. He introduced athletes from other sports to baseball

Answers

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A. He helped break down its racial barriers.

Jackie Robinson is best known for being the first African American player in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era. His entry into the league in 1947 played a significant role in breaking the color barrier, challenging systemic racism in sports, and paving the way for greater integration in baseball and other professional sports.