Which statement best describes how Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson affected American culture? Their actions led to the segregation of most American sports. They showed the country that integration could be successful. They were the first African American players in Major League Baseball. Their actions challenged the defense industry to integrate.

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17 October, 19:39

Which statement best describes how Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson affected American culture? Their actions led to the segregation of most American sports. They showed the country that integration could be successful. They were the first African American players in Major League Baseball. Their actions challenged the defense industry to integrate.

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Adrien Boyle · Answer 1

They showed the country that integration could be successful.

Explanation:

Branch Rickey was the general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers and he decided to choose Jackie Robinson who was a Black player to play in his team. This was because he believed he would be able to handle racist chants during matches well.

This act and relationship between Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson affected American culture and showed that the integration in the country could be successful.