What Does IT Take To Change The World?
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What Does It Take To Change The World? By Jazmine “Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there ain't no man got to be common”. Said by satchel Paige, one of the Read morefastest pitchers in the world that played for the negro League baseball team. Satchel Paige was born July, 7, 1906, because this was so long ago that satchel was born, no one really knows satchel’s exact birthday. Satchel Paige played for the Negro leagues 1926-1947. Then he signed with the Cleveland Indians and played for the Indians for 1 year. Satchel Paige also played for St. Louis. For 2 years. And for the last of his base ball he played for Kansas city in the year of 1965. Satchel Paige changed his and very many other lives with his charisma, determination, and skill. Satchel’s charisma drew people to him ever where he went. Satchel Paige was very charismatic he was a very good leader. Satchel has a lot of quotes. Very good ones to for example “Age is a case
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What was satchel paige known most for?
- A.
Soccer
- B.
The first governer of kansas.
- C.
A baseball player for the Negro Leagues.
- D.
A prisoner accused of murder because of his race.
Correct Answer
C. A baseball player for the Negro Leagues.Explanation
Satchel Paige was known most for being a baseball player for the Negro Leagues. He was one of the most talented and successful pitchers in the league, known for his powerful fastball and exceptional control. Paige's skills and achievements in the Negro Leagues earned him a reputation as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. He eventually broke the color barrier and became the oldest rookie in Major League Baseball at the age of 42, further solidifying his legacy in the sport.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Satchel is Leroy Paige's _______?
Correct Answer
nicknameExplanation
The given answer "nickname" is correct because a satchel is a type of bag or pouch used for carrying belongings, and it is not a personal characteristic or a physical object that can be associated with Leroy Paige. Therefore, the most appropriate term to complete the sentence is "nickname," which refers to a name given to a person as a form of identification or distinction.Rate this question:
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What was the first team that Satchel Paige signed with after playin in the Negro leagues?
- A.
The Greenbay packers.
- B.
The Cleveland Indians.
- C.
The NY Yankees.
Correct Answer
B. The Cleveland Indians.Explanation
Satchel Paige signed with the Cleveland Indians after playing in the Negro leagues.Rate this question:
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What is one of satchel paiges very own pitches?
- A.
Drop ball.
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The "Hesitation" Pitch.
Correct Answer
B. The "Hesitation" Pitch.Explanation
The hesitation pitch was satchel's most memorable and it was the best striker!Rate this question:
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- 5.
Paige's nickname was ______?
Correct Answer
satchel
amazing.
the Pitcher. - 6.
True or false? satchel paige was a victim of racism?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Satchel Paige, a prominent African-American baseball player, indeed faced racism throughout his career. Despite his exceptional skills, Paige was denied opportunities to play in the Major Leagues for many years due to the color barrier that existed in baseball. He was forced to play in the Negro Leagues, which were segregated leagues for African-American players. It was not until 1948, at the age of 42, that Paige finally broke the color barrier and became the oldest rookie in Major League Baseball. His experiences highlight the systemic racism that existed in American sports during that time.Rate this question:
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Satchel paige played in The Negro league for ______ years before he went to the major leagues.
Correct Answer
21Explanation
Satchel Paige played in The Negro league for 21 years before he went to the major leagues. This indicates that he had a long and successful career in the Negro league before making the transition to the major leagues. It highlights his experience and skill in playing baseball, which likely contributed to his success in the major leagues as well.Rate this question:
- 8.
The three major league teams that satchel played for were _____?
Correct Answer
Cleveland, St.Louis, Kansas cityExplanation
Satchel played for three major league teams: Cleveland, St. Louis, and Kansas City. These teams are mentioned as the correct answer.Rate this question:
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What was one of the description of satchel paige in the selection before the test?in this number there are two correct answers.
- A.
His sence of humor
- B.
He has lots of skill
- C.
He is a very fast runner
- D.
He is very charismatic
Correct Answer(s)
B. He has lots of skill
D. He is very charismaticExplanation
In the selection before the test, one of the descriptions of Satchel Paige was that he has lots of skill. This suggests that he is highly talented and proficient in his field. Another description of Satchel Paige in the selection was that he is very charismatic. This implies that he has a charming and engaging personality, which likely contributed to his success and popularity.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Satchel paige played for the indians for ______ years.
Correct Answer(s)
one
1Explanation
Satchel Paige played for the Indians for one year.Rate this question:
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Satchel paige played for St. Louis for _____ years.
- A.
2
- B.
7
- C.
10
- D.
22
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. 2Explanation
Satchel Paige played for St. Louis for 2 years.Rate this question:
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According to the passage satchel paige was born ________.month,day (#), year (all four digits) capitalize the month.
Correct Answer
July 7 1906
July,7,1906Explanation
The passage states that Satchel Paige was born on July 7, 1906.Rate this question:
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