Question

question 1-15
in 1968, the united states faced a major turning point when martin luther king jr. was killed (assassinated).
what were two impacts of this event on american society?
select two correct answers.
people were angry and violent protests broke out in many american cities.
the supreme court decided that segregation (separation based on color of skin or cultures) should be allowed again.
some civil rights groups started using more radical (faster or more forceful) ways to get equality.
all civil rights laws were immediately cancelled by congress.

Explanation:

1. After Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968, widespread anger led to violent riots in over 100 U.S. cities as communities reacted to the loss of the nonviolent civil rights leader.
2. King's death disillusioned some civil rights activists who favored his nonviolent approach, causing groups like the Black Panther Party to shift toward more radical, militant tactics to demand racial equality.
3. The remaining options are incorrect: the Supreme Court did not reinstate segregation, and Congress did not cancel civil rights laws after his death.

Answer:

A. People were angry and violent protests broke out in many American cities.
C. Some civil rights groups started using more radical (faster or more forceful) ways to get equality.