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Other Perspectives on Civil Rights

Question 2 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

The Black Panther Party believed that

Answer
A
African Americans should not organize to fight against oppression.
B
the African American community was responsible for solving its own problems.
C
various types of nonviolent protests were the best way to bring about change.
D
African Americans could gain equality by working together with whites.

Explanation

The Black Panther Party emphasized community self-determination and organizing to meet local needs, including through programs such as free breakfast and health clinics. This reflects the belief that the African American community should take responsibility for solving its own problems. The party did not reject organizing or focus primarily on nonviolent protest and interracial cooperation as the other choices suggest.

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