"Promises to Keep" Review

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Who was Jackie Robinson?

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An African-American baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.

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What was one of Jackie Robinson's health conditions?

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Diabetes.

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What was a significant effect of Jackie Robinson's diabetes?

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He was partially blind.

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What caused Jackie Robinson's death?

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Heart attack.

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Why did Jackie Robinson decide to retire from baseball?

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He was getting older.

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Who did Jackie Robinson work with to promote racial equality?

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Key Civil Rights activists, including Martin Luther King Jr.

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What does it mean to break the color barrier?

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To overcome racial discrimination and allow individuals of different races to participate equally in a field.

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What sport is Jackie Robinson famous for?

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Baseball.

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What is the significance of Jackie Robinson in American history?

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He was the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era, paving the way for future athletes.

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What year did Jackie Robinson break the color barrier in baseball?

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1947.