We Are the Ship-Chapters 8 and 9

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What motivated Major League owners to consider integrating baseball?

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They were motivated by making money.

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What is the definition of a barrier?

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Something that prevents progress or makes it difficult for someone to achieve something.

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Did racism, discrimination, and segregation still exist after Jackie Robinson joined the major leagues?

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Yes.

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Why did the manager call the black baseball player Cuban in Chet Brewer's story?

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He couldn't admit that a black boy could hit so well.

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Are integrating and segregated antonyms?

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True.

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What does integration mean in the context of baseball?

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The process of allowing players of different races to play together on the same team.

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What does segregation mean in the context of baseball?

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The practice of keeping players of different races apart, preventing them from playing on the same team.

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Who was Jackie Robinson?

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The first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era.

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What impact did Jackie Robinson have on baseball?

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He broke the color barrier and paved the way for future African American players.

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What is the significance of the Negro Leagues?

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They were professional baseball leagues composed of African American players during the era of segregation.