“i stand here ironing” was set in the historical context of

world war i
the victorian age
world war ii
the great depression

major league baseball

explanation:

jack roosevelt robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball.as he was the first african american to play in the major leagues, jackie robinson became the target of racial abuse. jackie robinson is referring to the historic event, harlem riot.

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. (so basically being heartless)

hope this : )