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Your Rights: Freedom of Expression

Question 5 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

According to the Supreme Court, which of these most likely prompted the arrest of the protesters in Edwards v. South Carolina?

Answer
A
The protestors supported an unpopular view.
B
The protesters assembled in front of the statehouse.
C
The protesters were a threat to public safety.
D
The protesters marched without a permit.

Explanation

The protesters in Edwards v. South Carolina were peacefully demonstrating against segregation at the statehouse. The Supreme Court found that they were arrested because officials opposed the views they expressed, not because they posed a real threat to public safety. So the best answer is “The protestors supported an unpopular view.”

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