PROTESTS ACTIVISM AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE 1954 1973
THE STUDENT MOVEMENT OF THE 1960S
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Question
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Why were the Kerner Commission’s findings so controversial?
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It blamed all racial groups for the problems of the urban poor.
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It argued against expanding federal spending to solve problems.
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It proposed using some of the funds being spent on the Vietnam War.
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It recommended funding federal programs to solve problems.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Kerner Commission blamed white society and white racism for the majority of the problems in the inner city. It also recommended the creation of two million new jobs in inner cities, the construction of six million new units of public housing, and a renewed federal commitment to fight de facto segregation.
Detailed explanation-2: -What was the purpose of the Kerner Commission and what did it recommend? To stop riots. recommended creating 2 million inner-city jobs, 6 million new units of public housing and commitment to fight de facto segregation.
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