Which of the following best describes how Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson affected American culture?

They were the first African American players in Major League Baseball.

Their efforts led to the integration of US public schools.

They showed the country that integration could be successful.

Their actions led to the segregation in most American sports.

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Addison Koch

7 September, 16:01

Which of the following best describes how Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson affected American culture?

They were the first African American players in Major League Baseball.

Their efforts led to the integration of US public schools.

They showed the country that integration could be successful.

Their actions led to the segregation in most American sports.

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Walter · Answer 1

They showed the country that integration could be successful. Jackie Robinson was the first African-American player in the modern history of baseball. Branch Rickey was the manager of the Dodgers who signed Jackie Robinson. Rickey was a driving force in ending segregation in baseball. Together they made history when Robinson signed the contract on April 15, 1947.

Evelyn Stevens · Answer 2

They showed the country that integration could be successful.