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A Political Turning Point

Question 7 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

How did police respond to the protestors at the Democratic National Convention in 1968?

Answer
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The police attacked the protestors and innocent bystanders.
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The police created a riot between the protestors and bystanders.
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The police maintained a respectful distance from the protestors.
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The police maintained order without resorting to violence.

Explanation

At the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, police used force against antiwar protestors and also struck people who were watching or passing by. The clashes were widely described as police violence, so the best choice is that police attacked protestors and innocent bystanders. The other choices incorrectly describe the response as peaceful or restrained.

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