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Question 13 • United States History and Geography

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

Answer
A
by setting up barriers and allowing protestors to continue peacefully
B
by maintaining law and order with very little violence
C
by maintaining a respectful distance from the protestors
D
by setting up barriers and attacking the protestors who resisted them

Explanation

At the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, police used force against antiwar protestors, including those who resisted police barriers and attempts to clear the streets. The clashes became known as a “police riot” because of the violence used against protestors. So the best answer is C: setting up barriers and attacking the protestors who resisted them.

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