USA HISTORY

THE COLD WAR 1950 1973

THE VIETNAM WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the effect of MLK’s death?
A
Riots broke out across America
B
Lyndon Johns resigned from Presidency
C
Americans joined together in peace
D
North Korea captures the USS Pueblo
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -America’s Black inner cities exploded. Over the next several days, more than 100 cities experienced significant outbreaks of rioting, arson, looting, and violence. In all, some 27, 000 people were arrested, about 3, 500 were injured, and more than 40 were killed.

Detailed explanation-2: -His assassination led to an outpouring of anger among Black Americans, as well as a period of national mourning that helped speed the way for an equal housing bill that would be the last significant legislative achievement of the civil rights era.

Detailed explanation-3: -MLK helped bring about the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Each of these bills helped African Americans access civil rights across the country. King’s speeches and writings allow us to continue learning from his beliefs and practices today.

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