History and Impact of Negro Leagues in Baseball

The video explores the history of Negro Leagues baseball, highlighting its origins, challenges, and eventual recognition. It covers key figures like Octavius Catto and Rube Foster, the international influence of black baseball, and the barnstorming era. The formation of the Negro National League and its impact on integration are discussed, culminating in Jackie Robinson's historic entry into Major League Baseball and the broader civil rights movement.

What was the significance of Major League Baseball's 2020 acknowledgment of Negro Leaguers?

• It was a long-overdue recognition.

• It was a temporary acknowledgment.

• It was an elevation of their status.

• It was a new initiative to create legends.

Who founded the all-black Pythian Baseball Club of Philadelphia?

• Octavius Catto

• Saul White

• Bud Fowler

• Moses Fleetwood Walker

Which country became a significant ground for black baseball expansion by the end of the 19th century?

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Dominican Republic

• Mexico

Who was responsible for forming the Negro National League in 1920?

• Josh Gibson

• Satchel Paige

• Rube Foster

• Oscar Charleston

What was a major challenge faced by black baseball teams during the barnstorming era?

• Lack of talented players

• Prohibitive travel expenses

• Inability to form teams

• Lack of fan support

Which player is credited with breaking the color line in Major League Baseball?

• Satchel Paige

• Jackie Robinson

• Roy Campanella

• Larry Doby

What was Jackie Robinson's primary sport before joining the Kansas City Monarchs?

• Baseball

• Football

• Track and Field

• Basketball

Which league disbanded in 1948, marking the decline of the Negro Leagues?

• Eastern Colored League

• Negro National League

• Negro American League

• Cuban League

Who was the first woman to pitch in the Negro Leagues?

• Connie Morgan

• Effa Manley

• Mamie Peanut Johnson

• Tony Stone

What was the impact of Jackie Robinson's integration into Major League Baseball?

• It had no significant impact.

• It led to the immediate integration of all teams.

• It paved the way for future integration and civil rights advancements.

• It caused a decline in baseball's popularity.