At first, Jackie could not play in the major leagues because A. he needed more practice B. he did not have enough experience C. African Americans were not allowed D. no teams needed another player 2. Paragraph 3 is mostly about A. how Jackie got on the Brooklyn Dodgers B. what position Jackie played on the team C. how people reacted to the first African D. herican on the team D. with Jackie Wee Reese showed he was friends 3. Jackie was able to play on the Brooklyn Dodgers because - A. the laws changed B. Pee Wee Reese became friends with Jackie C. people's attitudes changed D. Jackie's father encouraged him

Jackie Robinson faced significant barriers when he tried to break into Major League Baseball, primarily due to the systemic racism of the time. Before 1947, professional baseball was segregated, and African American players were not allowed to join the major leagues. It took tremendous courage for Robinson to not only seek a spot on a major league team but also to endure the harassment and discrimination that came with being the first African American player in the modern era. The moment Jackie Robinson stepped onto the field with the Brooklyn Dodgers, it marked a pivotal point in sports history. His signing not only opened the door for other African American players but also challenged the norms of segregation in America. Pee Wee Reese famously supported him by publicly demonstrating their friendship, showing that the tides were turning in society's attitudes toward race, paving the way for a more integrated future in sports.