Question

the mfdp encouraged black people in ______ to be more politically active and to build a parallel presence to the existing democratic party.
a. mississippi
b. missouri
c. michigan
d. montana

Explanation:

The MFDP (Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party) was a grassroots organization formed in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement. Its core goal was to empower Black residents in Mississippi to participate in politics, as the state's existing Democratic Party excluded Black voters and organizers. It sought to create an alternative, inclusive political presence alongside the all-white state Democratic Party.

Answer:

A. Mississippi