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What does 'integrate' mean in the context of baseball?

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To bring together all as equals.

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What was the main reason Rube Foster organized the Negro League?

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To prepare black baseball players to play in the major leagues.

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What evidence best supports the idea that Negroes would be ready to integrate professional baseball?

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When it came time to integrate professional baseball, Negroes would be ready.

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What context helps readers understand the meaning of 'integrate'?

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Put a whole league into the major leagues.

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What was Rube Foster's goal for the Negro League?

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To create a league that would exhibit a professional level of play equal to or better than the majors.

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What does 'exhibit a professional level of play' mean?

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To demonstrate skills and performance comparable to major league players.

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What was the Colored World Series?

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A championship series between the pennant winners from each league in the Negro League.

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Why is Rube Foster significant in baseball history?

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He created a professional and respected baseball league for black players.

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What does it mean for a league to be 'respected'?

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It means that the league is valued and recognized for its quality and professionalism.

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What role did rules play in the Negro League?

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They ensured that owners of black baseball teams would follow consistent guidelines.