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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Other Perspectives on Civil Rights

Question 1 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

According to the article, what was the official reason the police raided the Stonewall Inn in June 1969?

Answer
A
Patrons were fighting in the bar and onto the streets.
B
Prohibition was in effect and the bar did not comply.
C
Employees were serving liquor without a license.
D
Men were not wearing gender-appropriate clothing.

Explanation

The official justification for the Stonewall Inn raid was that the bar was operating without a liquor license and serving alcohol illegally. That matches choice C, “Employees were serving liquor without a license.” The other choices describe unrelated claims or broader circumstances, not the stated official reason for the raid.

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