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Civil Rights in the late 1960s and 1970s — Quiz

Question 17 • US History: Reconstruction to Present

The birth of the Black Panther Party signified which of these about the civil rights movement?

Answer
A
Beliefs and actions were leading to more violent responses to the civil rights problem.
B
The focus was turning to the use of nonviolent methods to achieve civil rights.
C
African American leaders realized that they should work with whites to end discrimination.
D
There was a return to the belief that Islam could unify people of different races.

Explanation

The Black Panther Party embraced Black Power and was known for armed self-defense, reflecting growing frustration with discrimination and the limits of nonviolent protest. Its emergence signaled that some civil rights activists were turning toward more militant responses, rather than renewed nonviolence or closer cooperation with white leaders. The correct choice is D, “Beliefs and actions were leading to more violent responses to the civil rights problem.”

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