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QuizMultiple Choice

Unit Test

Question 8 • US HISTORY B (15336)

What factors contributed to the Watts riots of 1965?

Answer
A
racism against white officers
B
fear that segregation would end
C
frustration with the civil rights movement
D
anger over widespread racism

Explanation

The Watts riots followed years of racial discrimination and unequal treatment, including police brutality, limited job opportunities, and poor housing conditions. These problems fueled anger over widespread racism, making D the correct choice. The other choices do not describe the main causes of the riots.

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