How Much Do You Know About The 1940s?

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Despite continued racial tension throughout the era, this event was considered a major step forward in race relations at the time.

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Retry Correct Incorrect Before Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, no African American athlete had ever competed professionally in a national league. Robinson broke the color barrier and opened the door for other athletes of color.
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Despite continued racial tension throughout the era, this event was considered a major step forward in race relations at the time.

  • Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier
  • The first Acadamy award is given to an African American actor
  • The first interracial kiss happens on television
  • Bo Jackson plays his first NFL game
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