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Question 2 • United States History and Geography

What led to the Los Angeles riots in 1992?

Answer
A
People reacted to the pollution caused by the Exxon oil spill.
B
Police officers were found not guilty in the Rodney King case.
C
American drivers were angry over rising gasoline prices.
D
People staged protests against the coming war in Iraq.

Explanation

The 1992 Los Angeles riots followed the acquittal of four police officers who had been charged in the beating of Rodney King. The verdict prompted outrage and protests that escalated into days of rioting. Therefore, the correct choice is that police officers were found not guilty in the Rodney King case.

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