Which quote from Passage 1 provides evidence for how segregation policies in baseball were changing? "In 1945, a talented young player named Jackie Robinson joined the Kansas City Monarchs in the
Negro American league." (Paragraph 3)
"In 1945, baseball policies separating black and white players changed forever when Brooklyn
Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey signed a contract with Jackie Robinson that would bring
him into the major leagues." (Paragraph 4)
"Jackie Robinson was an excellent athlete." (Paragraph 5)
"Reaction to Robinson from baseball fans and players ranged from enthusiasm and joy to hostility
and death threats." (Paragraph 6)

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?