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The Bush Presidency — Quiz

Question 5 • United States History and Geography

President Bush reacted to the Los Angeles riots by

Answer
A
reversing the verdict in the police officers’ trial.
B
sending US troops to restore order.
C
forcing the state government to restore order.
D
giving financial aid to injured people.

Explanation

After rioting broke out in Los Angeles in 1992, President George H. W. Bush sent federal troops to help restore order. The president could not reverse the officers’ trial verdict, and the response was not forcing California’s government to act or providing aid only to injured people. The correct choice is “sending US troops to restore order.”

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